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Recent Examples of fraternity In 2018, following the death of Max Gruver — a Louisiana State University student who died of alcohol poisoning after a hazing ritual at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house — then-Gov. John Bel Edwards signed into state several law anti-hazing laws meant to curb hazing and increase penalties. CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025 Now, local authorities are investigating whether a possible act of fraternity hazing played a role in his tragic passing. Melissa Noel, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025 All membership intake activities for school fraternities, sororities and clubs have been paused, the university said in a memo. Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025 The Craftsman-style home was one of the first to be built along a historic street in the Five Points area, just blocks from the University of Georgia’s campus and the scenic row of sorority and fraternity houses on Milledge Avenue. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fraternity
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Noun
  • In addition to his résumé as an actor, Barty was an advocate for others with dwarfism and founded the Little People of America organization and the Billy Barty Foundation.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • By embracing these approaches, leaders can strengthen their organization's commitment to DEI, turning potential challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.
    Jason Wingard, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Here are some professions that will likely feel less impact.
    Kevin Williams, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Although her sister chose to follow their parents’ path and is now pursuing a law degree, Myers never felt drawn to that profession.
    Michaela Zee, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.
    Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The court’s order involved a technical legal assessment of the right, or standing, of several nonprofit associations to sue over the firings.
    Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Befitting their brotherhood — and a rare chance to fulfill it all the more.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
  • In preserving this emotional moment, Rush 50 commemorates a brotherhood as well as a discography, and concludes a suitably epic tour of one of rock’s most fulfilling and rewarding journeys.
    Hank Shteamer, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • If deployed at scale by higher education institutions, these models could help students access world-class programs locally, allowing more talent to stay, learn, and contribute to South Africa’s long-term growth.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Burberry has supported arts and culture institutions in the past, partnering with the British Pavilion for La Biennale di Venezia and the Royal Academy for the Thomas Burberry Prize.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Where the Barracuda have been hurting is on their defense corps, which was affected Saturday when the Sharks recalled Jimmy Schuldt.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The plan may cause a tug-of-war with the White House Correspondents’ Association, the independent group that currently assigns seats and manages the relationship between the White House and the press corps.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • For Manal, the real power of the album lies in speaking up about topics considered taboo in society.
    Nour Ezzedine, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
  • While out in society, Elizabeth interacts with single men like Mr. Darcy, an outwardly curmudgeon who is misunderstood.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And there’s a sector of the Puerto Rican filmmaking community that offers services to these productions.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Paul noticed her showing up at her gym, in her neighborhood, and even at community events, always positioning herself close to Paul.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternity. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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