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devout

[dih-vout] / dɪˈvaʊt /


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Azizi, a visiting fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, said that Iran's government was leaning on its most devout supporters.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

While OpenAI pulled ahead with consumers, Anthropic’s Claude tool developed a devout following among coders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Erdogan, a devout Muslim and graduate of a clerical school, has previously said he aims to raise a "pious generation".

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

This debut novel gives an important role to the Rev. Morris Green, a devout Lutheran who has begun to question the meaning of the universe and the validity of his own spiritual authority.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Franz, a devout Christian, had spent most of his adult life in the army, stationed in Shanghai and Okinawa.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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