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legion

[lee-juhn] / ˈli dʒən /




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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

She said last year she had turned down France's highest civilian honour, the legion d'honneur, accusing the country of "hypocrisy" over visa policies that prevented dissidents travelling from Iran to France.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

This time around, in addition to its earlier playbook, Iran has a legion of attack drones which are serving as a significant force multiplier.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Pakistani journalist Kamran Yousef - in a legion of journalists who pulled all-nighters to provide non-stop coverage with very few details - declared that this round was one of "no breakthrough but no breakdown either".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“But if the legion mistakes Tyson for an enemy—” ”I’ve got it!”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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