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as in to induct
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
the new sisters will be baptized with special initiation rites at the sorority house
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The actor, producer, and director, 69, was baptized and received a minister's license at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in New York on Saturday, as shared by Archbishop Christopher Bryant in a Facebook post.
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The actor was baptized and received a license to minister at a Harlem, NY, church.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Denzel Washington was baptized and presented with a minister license on Saturday at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ, which is located in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood (via People).
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Washington was baptized by at the Kelly Temple in New York City on Saturday.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The actor was baptized and received a license to minister at a Harlem, NY, church.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Denzel Washington was baptized and presented with a minister license on Saturday at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ, which is located in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood (via People).
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Washington was baptized by at the Kelly Temple in New York City on Saturday.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Angostura, named for the city where it was created (the city is now known as Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela) was created as a health tonic and has been made in Port of Spain, Trinidad since the late 19th century.Em Sauter, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Few people questioned Howe naming an unchanged line-up when the team sheet was announced, given the nine-game winning run, but perhaps the short turnaround from Wednesday night’s 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers required fresh legs.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Iran, recently inducted into the BRICS bloc, seeks advanced Russian military technology to bolster its defenses amid growing tensions with Israel.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Former Blue Demons and Chicago Sky star Allie Quigley was inducted into the DePaul Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend, joining a class of six inductees as she was honored for her prolific Chicagoland career at the high school, collegiate and professional levels.Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.Lisa DeSantis, Allure, 14 Feb. 2023
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Every president has been inaugurated on Jan. 20 since 1937, according to the 20th Amendment.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025
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Many have pushed back on the looming ban, including President-elect Trump, who has sought to delay the ban until after he’s inaugurated later this month.The Hill Staff, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trump nominated Kash Patel, a loyal ally, to lead the FBI, which was a signal to Wray that he would soon be fired.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Notably, there are a number of high profile nominees whose hearings have not yet been noticed, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who Trump nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, and Tulsi Gabbard, who Trump wants as his spy chief.Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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But the future of these credits is a significant issue for homeowners who want to install solar panels.Jeff Brady, NPR, 12 Jan. 2025
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Shoppers love the extra space the shed provides, calling it sturdy, well made, and very easy to install.Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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The newest blaze, dubbed the Kenneth Fire, broke out late Thursday afternoon in the San Fernando Valley and has already consumed some 800 acres.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The good news is that Samsung patched the bug, dubbed CVE-2024-49415, with December's OS update after Silvanovich reported the threat in September.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Marrone warned that more power shutoffs, initiated to limited potential fire starts from electrical equipment, will likely occur over the next few days.Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Beginning in 2022 and extending throughout 2024, Amazon initiated the largest layoffs in the company’s history, cutting more than 27,000 jobs across the company.Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Baptize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptize. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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