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disciple

[dih-sahy-puhl] / dɪˈsaɪ pəl /


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The judge notes that Mr. Hegseth relies on “the well-established doctrine” that members of the military enjoy less rigorous First Amendment protection given the need for military order and disciple.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

In the meantime, Third Coast has been touring “Murmurs” featuring a Hussain disciple, Salar Nader, as soloist.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

Ward considers himself a Boglehead, or a disciple of John Bogle, the Vanguard founder who preached holding index funds and seldom making changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

She remained in Lagos, Nigeria, to become a disciple when her mother returned to the UK.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

It’s a depiction of the last meal that Jesus shares with his disciples, and Leonardo uses the mural to tell a story about how the disciple Judas betrays Jesus.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day