prophets

Example Sentences

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Until now, Desert Storm was the closest the U.S. had come to achieving the visions of the early air-power prophets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

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

Tyrion had been annoyed when the red cloaks had dragged a half dozen of the scabrous prophets down to the dungeons without consulting him, but they were not important enough to battle over.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin