crusader

Example Sentences

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But unlike that Oscar winner, “Two Prosecutors” has a man of conscience at its center — a confident crusader who becomes increasingly puny in the face of Stalin’s Soviet Union.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Born in Seoul in 1960, months before a military coup, Yoon studied law and went on to become a public prosecutor and anti-corruption crusader.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

He has also shown a willingness to court controversy, notably with his pick of antitrust crusader Lina Khan to help lead his transition team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

“In a few short months, how did you go from being a crusader for accountability and transparency with the Epstein files to being part of the conspiracy and cover-up?”

From Salon • Sep. 17, 2025

Ordinarily he was a regular kid, minding his own business with no tinge of the crusader or fanatic about him.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier