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idol

[ahyd-l] / ˈaɪd l /




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But until then, this former teen idol needs to grow up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He turns out to be a former pop idol, Danny Wilson.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Prizmic was the boys' champion at Roland Garros just three years ago, and when his idol dropped his level markedly at the start of the second set, he took full advantage.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

"If someone chants the name of Mother Bonbibi, she will save his life from tigers, snakes, and crocodiles," said villager Ashutosh Mandal, 63, referring to a deity whose idol is worshipped at temples.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Ten kids, all the same age as Kyle, were up onstage with his idol, Mr. Lemoncello.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein




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