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prophet

[prof-it] / ˈprɒf ɪt /


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In late 2019, Icahn became the prophet of the modern exodus: He told his employees, pack your bags for Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 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

The prophet, as he is known by his followers who believe he shares divine revelation directly from God, has denied any involvement in his wife's death.

From BBC May 22, 2026

He also recalled the prophet Isaiah’s words: “Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

No, if the Obscure Object was perfect to play the avenging sister, I was a shoo-in to play the old, blind prophet.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

Until now, Desert Storm was the closest the U.S. had come to achieving the visions of the early air-power prophets.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 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

“God sends prophets here and there into the earth,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 20, 2025

Pennington, for example, characterized slavery as “an institution of the dark age” while critiquing the “monarchs, patriarchs, and prophets of the South.”

From Salon Nov. 10, 2024

I gagged down a sandwich and some pills at my locker, then headed for the library, the safe haven of freaks, geeks and small-town prophets.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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