prophets
Example Sentences
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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
"I was soothing her, telling her not to be afraid, that nothing would happen. She was calling on God and the prophets for help," Rima says.
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024
It was no accident that kings and prophets styled themselves as shepherds and likened the way they and the gods cared for their people to a shepherd’s care for his flock.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
