adherents
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Gen. William “Jerry” Boykin were apparent adherents to these apocalyptic beliefs.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 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
But the Hindbenburg Omen in fact has never been a reliable indicator of imminent bear markets, despite claims made by its adherents.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
Coffee wasn’t a choice: Tanner is Mormon, and adherents traditionally abstain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
Every nation seems to have its set of forbidden possibilities, which its citizenry and adherents must not at any cost be permitted to think seriously about.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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