legion
Example Sentences
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A legion of historians, Angelenos and Monroe fans claimed the 1920s haunt, where the actor died in 1962, is an indelible piece of the city’s history.
From Los Angeles Times
But Shiffrin’s willingness to show her vulnerable side—often in real time, right there at the finish, with a TV camera in her face—has cultivated a new legion of fans, especially outside of skiing.
Still, she acknowledged that the loss of the eggs has devastated Jackie and Shadow’s legions of followers as well her colleagues within the nonprofit.
From Los Angeles Times
He is wildly popular both stateside and abroad, a commercial golden goose who is critically acclaimed and commands legions of ardent fans.
From Barron's
The legions of fans are happy to queue to snap up the dolls, although to many their appeal is hard to explain.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
