How to Use Advent in a Sentence
Advent
noun
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Karen Bak listened patiently to the Advent sermon, then held up her hands for the Lord’s Prayer.
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Ariel Zambelich,
WSJ,
15 Jan. 2024
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Countdown the days with a beauty Advent calendar filled to the brim with skin, hair, makeup, and fragrance treasures sure to put a smile on your face.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Nov. 2023
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As the liturgical season of Advent comes to a close, here are three different ways people around the world celebrate the season — with food.
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Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2023
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Like Christmas Advent calendars, the best Halloween countdown calendars come in all shapes and sizes.
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Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
31 Aug. 2023
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Sixty years ago our Catholic family celebrated Advent acidulously: no Christmas parties or treats.
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WSJ,
4 Jan. 2024
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