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To then implement the vision that emerges from the synod, Francis has been naming a slew of unusually young bishops for key archdioceses — in his native Buenos Aires, Madrid and Brussels, among others.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2023

Filler-Corn said she has had numerous conversations with Gilbert, who has been naming new committee chairs and organizing Republican plans for the session.

From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2022

John Galloway, a former White House official who became Boss' counterpart at Vanguard last year, has been naming and shaming companies he considers ESG laggards.

From Reuters • Jun. 3, 2021

Apparently she has been naming her miscarriages and celebrating them as “rainbow babies.”

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2020

The company has been naming replacements for Mr. Levine’s scheduled performances.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2017