minions

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  1. noun An obsequious follower or dependent; a sycophant.
  2. noun A subordinate official, especially a servile one.
  3. noun One who is highly esteemed or favored; a darling.

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  • There are clusters of gods and other creatures visible in the sterile-looking space, and for half a minute after phase-shifting I hold my breath—yet again—heart pounding as I wait to see if these gods and their minions are able to detect my presence. —  Dan Simmons - Hockenberry 1 - Ilium
  • Not to minimize the danger posed by bin Laden and his minions, that is simply not the case. —  Hugh Hewitt's TownHall Blog
  • (The guy serving wine didn't hurt either ... perhaps one of my minions could be assigned to beverage detail.) —  UGO.com - UnderGroundOnline
  • Meanwhile, Obama and his minions are going to tax carbon, and you're busy worrying about whether or not Dave and Bob steal a kiss. —  Pajamas Media
  • It would be symbolic for the consumer, but the way Bambi and his minions are acting, they may just fire everyone who tries to repay the money and put their own puppets in there. —  Latest Articles
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