exorcist

Example Sentences

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"A bit like ghostbusting, that sort of thing, and a bit of an exorcist as well. Although, we don’t very often do the exorcism, certainly not of people."

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

Or they can be major, performed by a priest specifically appointed to the office of exorcist and upon someone determined to be suffering "genuine demonic possession."

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2023

In following Sister Irene, reluctant exorcist, the bones of an interesting story are there, especially as they dive into her past and the reasons why she’s able to tackle such demonry.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2023

So begins the first arc and his adventures with everyone from a blue-collar exorcist to a manchild wielding the powers of the gods.

From The Verge • Aug. 5, 2022

I had expected us to root out the exorcist within the shuls and tenements of Maxwell Street, but Frankie surprised me by hailing a carriage that took us to Chicago’s outskirts.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros