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legions

  • plural
    of legion.
    legion
    noun
    a division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 soldiers.

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The plant's operator Mala Wangzi currently sells all of that domestically, but latiao have acquired new legions of foreign fans spurred by online enthusiasm for Chinese culture, or "Chinamaxxing".

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Open, her legions of Filipino fans energizing the entire tournament, even a Monday rainout final.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

It’s welcome news for Jackie’s legions of fans, who watch her and her mate Shadow bond and raise chicks via a livestream of their nest.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

His legions of fans will feel he was hard done by and it was remarkable to witness the warm reception he received on Saturday after he had been docked those two shots.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Farther on, two legions from New Ghis were facing off shield wall to shield wall whilst seijeants in iron halfhelms with horsehair crests screamed commands in their own incomprehensible dialect.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin