acolyte
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Asked if there is any salvation for the world’s Coke Zero drinkers, Jordan Trumble, a Diet Coke acolyte and Episcopal priest in West Virginia, thoughtfully hedged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a Trump acolyte who has become a fierce critic of the president.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026
The US leader said he had heard "great things about her" and hailed the fact that she was an acolyte of assassinated former premier Shinzo Abe, with whom he had close ties.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
His acolyte, Councilmember Gracey Van Der Mark, plans to run for assembly next year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2025
On the mountain I slipped thoughtlessly into the voice of their daughter and acolyte.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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