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idol

[ahyd-l] / ˈaɪd l /




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She still holds fond memories of that heady achievement, including chatting with her idol, Roger Federer, at the Wimbledon Champions Ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Johan Manzambi was once a goalkeeper for his youth team - and his first footballing idol was Germany's Manuel Neuer.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

He currently shares that record with his idol, Maradona.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The iconic venue has played host to the rich and famous for decades and was famously where screen idol Audrey Hepburn married her first husband Mel Ferrer.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

I knew Arletta might be miffed over my question, but she was my idol.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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