prophets

Example Sentences

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"The existence of Small Prophets proves the point: that British telly can still create impossible marvels like this is a reason to keep believing in magic."

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

William D. Hartung is director of the Arms and Security Project at the Center for International Policy and the author of "Prophets of War: Lockheed Martin and the Making of the Military-Industrial Complex."

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025

The Hebrew Bible contains 24 separate books organized into three parts — the Pentateuch, the Prophets, and the Writings.

From Reuters • May 17, 2023

Prophets aren’t perfect, he says, and Christians should use prophecy to supplement their prayer and faith in God, not as a predictor of specific futures.

From Washington Post • Nov. 5, 2022

“Chicken!” he said hoarsely after removing the old Daily Prophets from his mouth and throwing them down onto the cave floor.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling