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disciple

[dih-sahy-puhl] / dɪˈsaɪ pəl /


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Oh my, Cori, this being a legacy triumph for coach Cori Close, a John Wooden disciple who led through thoughtful motivation instead of mindless screaming.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

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

He’s a disciple of 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, who is considered one of the top offensive schemers around.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

It marked Barker’s first game at Crypto.com Arena — a milestone for the self-proclaimed “Mamba Mentality” disciple, stepping up for a depleted backcourt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025

Copernicus’s disciple Rheticus, in the first published account of the Copernican theory, held back any reference to heliocentrism for as long as he possibly could, for fear of alienating his readers.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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