legion

Example Sentences

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Black mascara stained Leerdam’s cheeks as she skated around the arena, saluting the legion of Dutch fans that filled the stands.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

But Shiffrin’s willingness to show her vulnerable side—often in real time, right there at the finish, with a TV camera in her face—has cultivated a new legion of fans, especially outside of skiing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

With its trademark improvisational, genre-blending style, the band became known for never performing the same show twice, winning an avid and diverse legion of fans, and selling millions of records.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

The man said he was a member of the Ukrainian Army's foreign legion and travelled to Ukraine by bus via Poland.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

His sinewy, broad back was more like a dragon’s than a horse’s, and he had enough strength to carry a legion of men.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin