healer

Example Sentences

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She was this extraordinary polymath from the 12th century who was a healer, a writer of revelations and an early environmentalist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

I think he should have stuck with the story — he was portraying himself as a doctor because he’s a healer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

She has decided to take Shalom to a traditional healer in search of a cure.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Fan delivered what some critics hailed as a breakthrough performance with her portrayal of a widowed farmer and ritual healer in "Mother Bhumi", a far cry from her usual glamorous roles.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

I was kneeling on the carpet, listening to Dad testify of Mother’s calling as a healer, when my breath caught in my chest and I felt taken out of myself.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover