: the 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter observed by the Roman Catholic, Eastern, and some Protestant churches as a period of penitence and fasting
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
The 248-foot Alvia, previously named Project Hanami after the Japanese cherry blossom festival, was delivered to her owner at the Royal Van Lent shipyard in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on April 30.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
While Lent is officially over – and there's no need to hide your meat from the Lord above – Rath plans on making maultaschen as a special.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
Holding a pilgrimage during Lent is significant as Holy Saturday is traditionally a day of lament within Christianity, according to organizers.
—Kori Skillman, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2024
In the early days of Lent – the time period of fasting between Ash Wednesday and Easter – meat was given up, as well as dairy products.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
During Lent, Simone prepares a weekly fish dinner smothered in a creamy sauce with a distinct hint of nutmeg, at her home in Issy-les-Moulineaux, a suburb southwest of the city.
—Shane Mitchell, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
During the Middle Ages, eggs became prevalent during the Easter holiday since Catholic Christians refrained from eating eggs during Lent, but indulged in them once Easter arrived.
—Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
But Lent said lawmakers are committed to finding ways to help school districts upgrade aging facilities and address maintenance problems.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024
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Additionally, there is a blessing of baskets containing foods that congregants abstained from during Lent.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
The 248-foot Alvia, previously named Project Hanami after the Japanese cherry blossom festival, was delivered to her owner at the Royal Van Lent shipyard in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on April 30.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
While Lent is officially over – and there's no need to hide your meat from the Lord above – Rath plans on making maultaschen as a special.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
Holding a pilgrimage during Lent is significant as Holy Saturday is traditionally a day of lament within Christianity, according to organizers.
—Kori Skillman, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2024
In the early days of Lent – the time period of fasting between Ash Wednesday and Easter – meat was given up, as well as dairy products.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
During Lent, Simone prepares a weekly fish dinner smothered in a creamy sauce with a distinct hint of nutmeg, at her home in Issy-les-Moulineaux, a suburb southwest of the city.
—Shane Mitchell, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
During the Middle Ages, eggs became prevalent during the Easter holiday since Catholic Christians refrained from eating eggs during Lent, but indulged in them once Easter arrived.
—Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
But Lent said lawmakers are committed to finding ways to help school districts upgrade aging facilities and address maintenance problems.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024
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Lent
noun
: a period of fasting and regret for one's sins that is observed on the 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter by many churches
Lenten
adjective
ˈlent-ᵊn
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