the priesthood

noun

: the job of being a priest
He is entering the priesthood.
He decided to leave the priesthood.

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This spring, nine men were ordained to the priesthood in Milwaukee, the most since 1992. Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024 Leland promises to leave Kristen alone if David leaves the priesthood. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024 Garcia left the priesthood in 1989 and was never prosecuted. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024 Leland wants David to leave the priesthood in return. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the priesthood 

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“The priesthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20priesthood. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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