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cult

[kuhlt] / kʌlt /




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When one man, Samuel Bateman, transforms himself from a schlubby loser to a new cult leader, Marie realizes he’s a predator and goes undercover, befriending him to bring him down.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The cult hit picks up with characters years older and the actors in a new stratosphere of fame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

And you have to forge a strong bond with the fans - from Tony Hibbert to Ledley King, and even aptly named Celtic stalwart Paul McStay, many become cult heroes or club legends.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

Something alarming’s occurring to me, more alarming than the fact that Jude’s joined this purple polish cult.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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