Example Sentences

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“He’s been playing amazing this whole playoff run, taking the challenge defensively whoever he is guarding, being an officiator on offense, knocking down shots.”

From Washington Times • May 9, 2018

Before we exchanged vows, and publicly committed to one another, our friend and my former teacher, Roger Sullivan – the officiator of our ceremony – privileged us with a message of inspiration, wisdom, and direction.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2016

In the past, couples here have been joined in a Kiss-themed ceremony with a Gene Simmons look-alike as officiator.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2015

The officiator, or Celebrant, of the Mass, the central figure, loses his faith and has a crackup.

From Los Angeles Times

The consecration of the Jewish kings to the regal authority was sealed by a kiss from the officiator in the ceremony: 1 Sam. ch. x. v.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 364, April 4, 1829 by Various