exorcist

Example Sentences

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He also happens to be a deliverance minister – more commonly known as an exorcist.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

“The Exorcism” starts from an instantly compelling premise: On the set of a horror movie about an exorcist, demons lurk.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

Or they can be major, performed by a priest specifically appointed to the office of exorcist and upon someone determined to be suffering "genuine demonic possession."

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2023

In following Sister Irene, reluctant exorcist, the bones of an interesting story are there, especially as they dive into her past and the reasons why she’s able to tackle such demonry.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2023

I had expected us to root out the exorcist within the shuls and tenements of Maxwell Street, but Frankie surprised me by hailing a carriage that took us to Chicago’s outskirts.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros