adherents
Example Sentences
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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
But the Hindbenburg Omen in fact has never been a reliable indicator of imminent bear markets, despite claims made by its adherents.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026
Of course, there were whole legions of adherents to his view.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
