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prophet

[prof-it] / ˈprɒf ɪt /


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The series’ dark prophet, he gives it its title.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 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

For Elma, Charmain's death has caused her to examine the power she claims the prophet held over them both.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

There is no prophet in the earth’s long chronicle who’s not honored here today.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy

"I hear, here and there, the prophets of doom predicting the worst," said Finance Minister Roland Lescure regarding France's ability to service its debt.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

“All Jews celebrate the Jews of Iran every year,” and biblical prophets are buried there, Gerami said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 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

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

It was no accident that kings and prophets styled themselves as shepherds and likened the way they and the gods cared for their people to a shepherd’s care for his flock.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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