prophet
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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 witness says Charmain told her on 16 March she was going to check into a hotel with the prophet, who was by now also in the country, and confront him about everything.
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
This last joined the enterprise most unwillingly because he was a prophet and he knew that none of the seven would come back alive except Adrastus.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
“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
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
“God sends prophets here and there into the earth,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2025
I had heard it many times, from various prophets, during all the years that I was growing up.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
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