acolyte
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It doesn’t matter how hard Bondi worked as his acolyte and protector.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
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
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
"I wouldn't say I was a friend of hers, I was an acolyte, and she allowed me to be so."
From BBC • Sep. 28, 2024
She looked up, saw the wafer and the acolyte holding a little silver tray under it.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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