legion

Example Sentences

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But Shiffrin’s willingness to show her vulnerable side—often in real time, right there at the finish, with a TV camera in her face—has cultivated a new legion of fans, especially outside of skiing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, she acknowledged that the loss of the eggs has devastated Jackie and Shadow’s legions of followers as well her colleagues within the nonprofit.

From Los Angeles Times

He is wildly popular both stateside and abroad, a commercial golden goose who is critically acclaimed and commands legions of ardent fans.

From Barron's

The legions of fans are happy to queue to snap up the dolls, although to many their appeal is hard to explain.

From BBC

Social media’s explosion in the mid-aughts initially amplified these celebrities’ ubiquity until legions of their loyal TV viewers and pupils launched their own blogs and social media channels.

From Salon