prophet
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The series’ dark prophet, he gives it its title.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
You can almost track the evolution of digital advertising by job titles, from the “heads of interactive advertising” and “e-marketing specialists,” through the digital prophet era to the engineers of today.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
During Eid al-Adha, observers honor the sacrifice of the prophet Abraham and prepare halal meat to share with family, friends and those in need.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
As he poured the traditional cup of wine for the prophet, Rabbi Aft reminded his community that Elijah wanders the earth disguised as a stranger, testing humanity’s capacity for hospitality, compassion and kindness.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2026
Hannah slipped into the chair, knowing it was the one the family reserved for the prophet Elijah, who slipped through the centuries like a fish through water.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
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Modern directors and adapters are wary of the civic and cosmic levels, perhaps out of fear that pagan prophets and citizen choruses will seem artificial or dated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
Indeed, in both cases, followers of the dead prophets are constantly finding new meaning in old prophecies.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 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
He had been ministered to by angels, he said, like the prophets of old.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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