adherents
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Gen. William “Jerry” Boykin were apparent adherents to these apocalyptic beliefs.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2026
Back in 2016, for example, Pizzagate adherents became convinced that mentions of “pizza” in hacked Democratic emails was code for “children” and that the size of various pies—7-inch, 9-inch, 11-inch—referred to their ages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
There is a tendency among even the most committed adherents to the rule of law to respond with “Nothing is gonna change” nihilism to even big legal wins.
From Slate ● Mar. 4, 2026
Its adherents are spread across parts of Syria, Israel, Lebanon and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
While the tzaddik cared for the conduct of the world, for the obtaining of heavenly grace, and especially for Israel’s preservation and glorification, his adherents had to cultivate three kinds of virtues.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
