cult

Example Sentences

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The persistence of this faith despite repeated evidence reminds me of the famous 1950s study of cult members who kept expecting UFOs to arrive.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“I entered that show as a fan,” Mr. McDonough writes, “and left a cult member.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

There was even a World Series star coming out of the bullpen, new cult hero Will Klein entering the game to the night’s loudest ovation and throwing a scoreless inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

US actor Nicholas Brendon, renowned for his starring role in the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died aged 54.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

We looked like a cult on our way to the beach, where Mom was convinced we’d find the perfect backdrop somewhere among the dunes.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson