prophets
Example Sentences
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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
Finally, the research suggests we should think less like prophets and more like engineers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025
Tourists have long come here, whether to day-trip through hiking trails where prophets once trod or visit the village’s different churches.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025
"I was soothing her, telling her not to be afraid, that nothing would happen. She was calling on God and the prophets for help," Rima says.
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024
“Respected elder, surely we have done enough...,” one of the prophets said.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
