acolyte

Example Sentences

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It doesn’t matter how hard Bondi worked as his acolyte and protector.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Before taking power, Takaichi, an acolyte of ex-premier Shinzo Abe, was a vocal critic of China and its military build-up in the Asia-Pacific.

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025

Takaichi is an acolyte of the late Shinzo Abe, a former prime minister and Trump ally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

"I wouldn't say I was a friend of hers, I was an acolyte, and she allowed me to be so."

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2024

She looked up, saw the wafer and the acolyte holding a little silver tray under it.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison