Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

While the larger Reform and Conservative Jewish movements have ordained women rabbis for decades, the Orthodox fold has only recently begun tapping women to leadership roles.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2021

Many Protestant denominations have ordained women as priests and bishops for decades, Among them is the Church of Sweden, a Lutheran denomination.

From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2016

“Whatever fate it was that decreed Adolf Hitler should look like Charlie must have ordained this opportunity, for the caricature of the former is devastating.”

From New York Times • May 22, 2011

The movement now includes 45 affiliated congregations and dozens of others not officially affiliated, and Rabbi Schachter-Shalomi and the alliance have ordained rabbis that serve in the United States and worldwide.

From Washington Post

Within its grasp We have ordained all the good of the heavens and the earth, such that no good shall be made manifest but that it proceedeth therefrom.

From The Summons of the Lord of Hosts by Bahá'u'lláh