acolyte
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It’s as if the artists knew that even divine figures are human — which Chávez’s acolytes never understood.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
Weiss did this while surrounding herself with acolytes like her wife and sister, who are both Free Press writers.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
It’s the same answer trotted out by acolytes of the entirely-made-up Ned Ludd.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
The options trader known as “Captain Condor” and his acolytes experienced a wipeout last week that incinerated tens of millions of dollars and cost some investors their life savings.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025
Blind acolytes were common in the House of Black and White, but few as young as she.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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