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
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
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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“Certain lyrics made people talk like we had written them about 9/11, but there’s no way they could have been about 9/11 unless we were prophets of some kind,” Malakian said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
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
“God sends prophets here and there into the earth,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2025
It wasn’t the first time that false prophets announced to us: peace-in-the-world, the-Red-Cross-negotiating-our-liberation, or other fables .
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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