Example Sentences

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Adam Hussein, a 35-year-old representative for Mongbwalu's traditional faith healers, fretted about Ebola denial and called on everyone to take precautions.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

But the way it tethers its bruised healers to the human condition’s laws of gravity is potent medicine for coping.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Here we see hawkers and healers, experimenters and extremists, in a field every bit as raucous, competitive, risky and expensive as it is today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

It leads many bite victims to seek care from traditional healers, meaning cases often go unrecorded.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

“This knowledge was passed down from distant ancestors, from their days as kings and queens and healers in the heart of Africa. So listen carefully and—shhh—don’t tell anyone.”

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez