prophet
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In late 2019, Icahn became the prophet of the modern exodus: He told his employees, pack your bags for Florida.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
During Eid al-Adha, observers honor the sacrifice of the prophet Abraham and prepare halal meat to share with family, friends and those in need.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
As he poured the traditional cup of wine for the prophet, Rabbi Aft reminded his community that Elijah wanders the earth disguised as a stranger, testing humanity’s capacity for hospitality, compassion and kindness.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2026
He also recalled the prophet Isaiah’s words: “Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
There is no prophet in the earth’s long chronicle who’s not honored here today.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
Indeed, in both cases, followers of the dead prophets are constantly finding new meaning in old prophecies.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026
His first Davos appearance in 2018 met occasional boos but he made a forceful return in 2020 when he dismissed the "prophets of doom" on climate and the economy.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
Williams drew on the Hebrew prophets to “describe his ideal of a Christian society”; Penn ensured that his colony’s statutes protected religious liberty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
“God sends prophets here and there into the earth,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2025
“Neither prophets nor oracles have any knowledge,” she said.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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