acolyte
Example Sentences
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Before taking power, Takaichi, an acolyte of ex-premier Shinzo Abe, was a vocal critic of China and its military build-up in the Asia-Pacific.
From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025
For “One Battle After Another,” Anderson, an acolyte of “The French Connection,” wanted VistaVision for its toothy texture and lush but less-than-clean picture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
His acolyte, Councilmember Gracey Van Der Mark, plans to run for assembly next year.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025
FX’s “Damages” riveted audiences with its escalating battles between Glenn Close’s legal shark Patty Hewes and her supposed acolyte, Rose Byrne’s fresh-out-of-law school Ellen Parsons.
From Salon • May 9, 2025
Her best friend and number one acolyte, Cynthia, asks her if someone died.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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