acolyte

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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