adherents

Example Sentences

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For instance, Pope Francis’ warnings about climate change helped that movement gain adherents.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

What Atatürk dismissed as the “religion of the Arabs” had millions of adherents in Turkey, particularly in the agrarian hinterland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Gen. William “Jerry” Boykin were apparent adherents to these apocalyptic beliefs.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

There is a tendency among even the most committed adherents to the rule of law to respond with “Nothing is gonna change” nihilism to even big legal wins.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Bobby loved Yugoslavia because of the superstar status accorded him by its chess adherents, and, on a delightful autumnal day, he entered the tournament hall at Lake Bled primed to play.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady