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In general, a disciple is an active follower of a leader or movement, religious or otherwise.
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Other documents were saved, and a portion of the models were reconstructed afterwards by Gaudi's disciples, he added.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
Dow disciples track not only the industrial average, but also its relationship with its elder cousin, the Dow Jones Transportation Average.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
In sermons seen by the BBC, the London ICC - which is the largest - said it was aiming for 400 "disciples" by the end of 2025.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
One of Blumberg’s favorite moments in the film is a scene where a group of sailors, transporting Lee and her disciples to the new world, shout at the Shakers to stop singing.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025
The angel appears to kneel on a mysterious oval cloud, which envelops the sleeping disciples.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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