prophet
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In late 2019, Icahn became the prophet of the modern exodus: He told his employees, pack your bags for Florida.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
During Eid al-Adha, observers honor the sacrifice of the prophet Abraham and prepare halal meat to share with family, friends and those in need.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
As he poured the traditional cup of wine for the prophet, Rabbi Aft reminded his community that Elijah wanders the earth disguised as a stranger, testing humanity’s capacity for hospitality, compassion and kindness.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2026
Charmain lost touch with most of her friends but Elma was able to remain in contact - perhaps because she was close to the prophet.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
But when he taught, his personality strode back and forth between mad prophet and galley-slave drummer.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Even those who know the stories of Abraham and the prophets often treat these hills as a mythical realm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
His first Davos appearance in 2018 met occasional boos but he made a forceful return in 2020 when he dismissed the "prophets of doom" on climate and the economy.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
Tourists have long come here, whether to day-trip through hiking trails where prophets once trod or visit the village’s different churches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025
Pennington, for example, characterized slavery as “an institution of the dark age” while critiquing the “monarchs, patriarchs, and prophets of the South.”
From Salon ● Nov. 10, 2024
He looked like one of those prophets of old, alw'ays in the midst of his people w'hen they needed to be consoled.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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