adherents
Example Sentences
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As inflation fell throughout the 1980s, the doctrine lost many adherents.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Indeed, if Kimilsungism were classified as a religion, it would be one of the world’s largest, claiming roughly as many adherents as Judaism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
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
While the tzaddik cared for the conduct of the world, for the obtaining of heavenly grace, and especially for Israel’s preservation and glorification, his adherents had to cultivate three kinds of virtues.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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