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as in to destine
to determine the fate of in advance
he is stoic in the face of adversity, bolstered by his faith that everything in life has been ordained by a higher power
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as in to order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
a new bill that would ordain the funding of public schools through state lottery revenues
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
the founders of the African republic ordained a form of government that was closely modeled on that of the United States
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Born in Poland in 1920 but not ordained a priest until after World War II, the master of at least a dozen languages was elected Oct. 16, 1978 — making him among the youngest popes in history — amid much jubilation from Chicago’s Polish American community, which was the largest outside Warsaw.
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Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
One of the most notable initiatives is the collaboration with Emma Slade, the first Western woman to be fully ordained as a Buddhist nun in Bhutan.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
How the movement began and progressed The Catholic women priest movement is traced back to 2002—when seven women were ordained on the Danube River in Germany.
—Lisa Ling, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024
From the lightness of the material to the cut of the pant, everything was considered in order to bring my perfect ordaining look to life.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024
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Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
One of the most notable initiatives is the collaboration with Emma Slade, the first Western woman to be fully ordained as a Buddhist nun in Bhutan.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
How the movement began and progressed The Catholic women priest movement is traced back to 2002—when seven women were ordained on the Danube River in Germany.
—Lisa Ling, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024
From the lightness of the material to the cut of the pant, everything was considered in order to bring my perfect ordaining look to life.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024
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This year, Grande fulfilled a lifelong dream by taking on the role of Galinda — the perma-cheerful mean girl who turns out to have a heart of gold, and is destined to become Glinda the Good Witch.Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Wine Confident is equal parts guide and inspiration, destined to become a modern classic for anyone looking to embrace the joys of wine with curiosity and confidence.Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Evacuations were ordered at the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, and at bases of the Revolutionary Guards, the Iranian and regional officials said.Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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In addition to criminals, the Trump-Vance administration wants to remove the people who have already been ordered by a federal immigration judge to be removed.Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
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Though states and municipalities are generally preempted from enacting their own limits, Congress allowed the EPA to waive the preemption rule to allow California to set certain regulations that are stricter than federal standards.Andrew Chung, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even though Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress, there are still hurdles that line the path to enacting his vision.Stephen Fowler, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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But a poor start to the season is what doomed them in the end.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Those issues have sparked concern among senators who would need to confirm Hegseth to the Pentagon post, and reports swirled Thursday that the nomination was doomed and Trump was considering withdrawing it.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Photo: Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department/AP In a court appearance on Thursday, Oren requested bail in order to spend time with his wife, who is due to give birth very soon.Bridget Read, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a letter sent Thursday to officials, the company requested an election to approve the incorporation.Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Georgia would become the 26th state to enact laws about transgender participation in women’s sports if the Legislature passes the committee’s recommendations.Kim Jarrett | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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The bill had 62 cosponsors when the Senate version was introduced last year, and would now need at least 60 votes to pass Congress and then head to President Biden.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Ordain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordain. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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