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legion

[lee-juhn] / ˈli dʒən /




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Buc-ee’s has a legion of loyal fans, who come for the Beaver Nuggets, sparkling restrooms and the novelty of its massive stores, where workers shout when they slice up steaming brisket.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

But for one celebrity in China, even a legion of devoted fans was not enough to stave off the wrath of the internet.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Earlier this year Hockney became one of the few non-French citizens to be awarded France's highest civilian honour, the legion d'honneur.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

The hedge fund founder and environmental activist spent $216 million of his own money on his campaign, and now joins the legion of other high-profile, self-funding candidates rejected by California voters.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

The sight of the legion should have lifted Reyna’s spirits.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

Open, her legions of Filipino fans energizing the entire tournament, even a Monday rainout final.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

But Cohen was alarmed to learn that his discovery was now being promoted by legions of longevity seekers, fitness enthusiasts and wellness influencers as “exercise in a bottle.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" has not only lured legions of fans to cinemas, but sparked huge interest in the UK in Homer's epic poem and other Greek and Roman mythology works.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

His legions of fans will feel he was hard done by and it was remarkable to witness the warm reception he received on Saturday after he had been docked those two shots.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

To a readership obliged to watch in disbelief as the legions toppled one Greek-speaking kingdom after the other, Polybius begged to offer some historical context.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




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