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• plural of angel.

angels

Cultural  

1. Spirits who live in heaven with God; also the devils of hell, who are angels fallen from goodness. In the Bible (see also Bible), angels are often sent to Earth, sometimes with a human appearance, to bring the messages of God to people, to guide and protect them, or to execute God's punishments. (See Abraham and Isaac, Annunciation, cherubim, Daniel in the lions' den, Gabriel, Jacob's ladder, Lot's wife, Lucifer, Michael, Passover (see also Passover), plagues of Egypt, Satan, and Sodom and Gomorrah.)

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angels Idioms  

1. see fools rush in where angels fear to tread; on the side of the angels.

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Example Sentences

He remembers what it’s like to not speak English as a young player in the minors, when he was taken under the wing of former Angels pitcher Carlos Estévez, whom O’Hoppe described as Soriano’s mentor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe said his batterymate “doesn’t need to change a thing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Despite his recent struggles, Soriano has been the subject of trade deadline speculation, with the Angels reportedly not wanting to move him and other young players.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

John Mozeliak is in Anaheim for one clear-cut reason: to set the foundation for the Angels to get back on track.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

Maybe the sisters at Holy Angels knew of something.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer