Four Horsemen
plural noun
: war, famine, pestilence, and death personified as the four major plagues of humankind
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As the Four Horsemen continue to evade authorities, Agent Rhodes and Alma become convinced that a third party is involved.
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Caroline Blair, People.com, 5 June 2025
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“Four Horsemen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Four%20Horsemen. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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