kindred spirit
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After buying a copy of Allan Taylor's 1978 LP The Traveller, Ed Sheeran may have spotted something of a kindred spirit in his fellow singer-songwriter.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Donald Trump may find a kindred spirit in Lyndon Johnson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
Founding Father Alexander Hamilton met a kindred spirit in Caracas-born Francisco de Miranda, who fought for both the American and French revolutionary causes.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
In Pages specifically, though, Hernández found something of a kindred spirit.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2025
Penelope felt the deep satisfaction one can only enjoy when in the company of a kindred spirit.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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