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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

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

But when he taught, his personality strode back and forth between mad prophet and galley-slave drummer.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

They believe that God speaks directly to and through the NAR’s anointed apostles and prophets about current and sometimes future events.

From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026

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

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 memorized them too, especially the ones that dealt with the prophets in the Old Testament.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry


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