prophets

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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

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

"I was soothing her, telling her not to be afraid, that nothing would happen. She was calling on God and the prophets for help," Rima says.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 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