prophet
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Its tone and rhythms are oracular and epic, as if some ancient prophet is buttonholing you to tell you how the world has always been and will always be.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
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
Elma first encountered the prophet in a Christian bookshop in the Scottish capital and recalls that he seemed "very charming and easy to talk to".
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Roberto’s arms waved in the air like windmills and his face was no longer that of a boy but of a prophet baptized by fire.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
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Her sweeping account of prediction across history demonstrates why we would do well to approach most forecasts with the skepticism we now show to prophets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
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
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
The prophets must have gathered wood earlier because a great heap was already present at the center of the bare knoll.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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