emulate

Example Sentences

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The government's offensive against Al-Shabaab emulated the "Sunni Awakening" strategy of the United States in Iraq in the 2000s, when it backed Sunni Arab tribes against Al-Qaeda.

From Barron's

Now, she focuses on affirming positive behavior, hoping students will want to then emulate it.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, they saw a “hopeful and enthusiastic working-class,” enjoying freedom from the “tyranny and incompetence of their former rulers” and “setting an example of industry and conduct” for all to emulate.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was a bitter pill to swallow for a young man who had spoken to AFP before the game about wanting to be an "all-time great" and to emulate his illustrious Patriots predecessor Tom Brady.

From Barron's

We'll know in April whether his latest releases can emulate the recent success of ex-bandmates Harry and Louis, who topped the single and album charts respectively last week.

From BBC