legion

Example Sentences

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Long crowned by his legion of fans as the king of Afrobeat, the late Fela Kuti is finally being recognised by the global music industry.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

It scored just one Top 40 hit, 1987’s “Touch of Grey,” but fostered a legion of devoted fans, known as Dead Heads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

With its trademark improvisational, genre-blending style, the band became known for never performing the same show twice, winning an avid and diverse legion of fans, and selling millions of records.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

Reiner was a popular figure among a legion of fans, as well as those who called him a neighbor.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

She had ordered the bulk of the legion to remain in Manhattan until she told them otherwise, but obviously Octavian had disobeyed her.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan