acolyte

Example Sentences

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It doesn’t matter how hard Bondi worked as his acolyte and protector.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A mother superior in her 40s, she has found a young acolyte, Richardis, deeply devoted to her and who paints representations of Hildegard’s visions.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

The trial started just days after an Abe acolyte, Sanae Takaichi, became Japan’s prime minister with a platform strongly influenced by Abe’s views, including support for higher military spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

The US leader said he had heard "great things about her" and hailed the fact that she was an acolyte of assassinated former premier Shinzo Abe, with whom he had close ties.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

On the mountain I slipped thoughtlessly into the voice of their daughter and acolyte.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover