minions

Example Sentences

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When coders everywhere start muttering to their AI minions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Unfortunately, rebuilding the agency will not be nearly as easy as it was for Musk and his minions to tear it down.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

If you’re wondering whether and how often your children should be vaccinated, I say you should follow the advice of your doctor rather than the mutterings of Kennedy and his minions.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

The spy ring referred to themselves as the "minions", inspired by the yellow sidekicks of the villain Gru in the Despicable Me children's film franchise.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

He summons his minions to carry him to bed.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri