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one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
a circle of dedicated disciples who conscientiously wrote down everything the prophet said
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Mises thought markets incredibly wise, while his disciples write and talk as though markets are flamboyantly stupid.
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John Tamny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The modern-day disciples of Ludwig von Mises claim central banks enable spending by government without limit.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The people of Israel welcome Jesus as king while his disciples anticipate his crowning.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
This season will include events such as the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus is betrayed and arrested, as well as the Last Supper, which is the final meal that Jesus shares with his disciples.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Holy men hand out blessings, gurus dispense sermons to their disciples, and pilgrims have the chance to be in the presence of normally reclusive ascetics.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
Arrow’s work, along with that of his disciples, shaped not only the academic landscape but also policy decisions.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
The pastel pinks and greens on the disciples’ robes mark a departure from the depressing browns of art that came before him.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Chapter 2 depicts an event called the Pentecost, when disciples of Jesus were gathered together.
—Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
John Tamny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The modern-day disciples of Ludwig von Mises claim central banks enable spending by government without limit.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The people of Israel welcome Jesus as king while his disciples anticipate his crowning.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
This season will include events such as the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus is betrayed and arrested, as well as the Last Supper, which is the final meal that Jesus shares with his disciples.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Holy men hand out blessings, gurus dispense sermons to their disciples, and pilgrims have the chance to be in the presence of normally reclusive ascetics.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
Arrow’s work, along with that of his disciples, shaped not only the academic landscape but also policy decisions.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
The pastel pinks and greens on the disciples’ robes mark a departure from the depressing browns of art that came before him.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Chapter 2 depicts an event called the Pentecost, when disciples of Jesus were gathered together.
—Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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