missionary
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There is a certain humility in his approach that likely stems from his time as a missionary in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
My grandpa retired at 70 after working as a missionary for most of his life and later at a national laboratory.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026
Weston Port, the former San Juan Hills High standout linebacker, is finishing up his second year as a Mormon missionary on assignment in Spain.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
Leo is expected to make several foreign trips this year, including to Africa, Peru, where he worked for two decades as a missionary, and possibly also Spain.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
The missionary looked up and down the cellblock and gave a nod.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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