cult
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When one man, Samuel Bateman, transforms himself from a schlubby loser to a new cult leader, Marie realizes he’s a predator and goes undercover, befriending him to bring him down.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
The cult hit picks up with characters years older and the actors in a new stratosphere of fame.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
And you have to forge a strong bond with the fans - from Tony Hibbert to Ledley King, and even aptly named Celtic stalwart Paul McStay, many become cult heroes or club legends.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
The persistence of this faith despite repeated evidence reminds me of the famous 1950s study of cult members who kept expecting UFOs to arrive.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Something alarming’s occurring to me, more alarming than the fact that Jude’s joined this purple polish cult.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
Vocabulary lists containing cult
World Religions
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Schooled
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The Ancient Period, Before 600 BCE
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