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mentor

[men-tawr, -ter] / ˈmɛn tɔr, -tər /
NOUN
person who advises
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He had to overcome profound challenges, from a career-threatening injury to the death of his mentor and former Wales manager, Gary Speed, all before he had turned 21.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

William Widen, a retired lawyer who was an early mentor to Barshay at Cravath, said he was a quick study.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Like her mentor and colleague, she understands her work, and the obligations of faith, as extending far beyond the walls of the church.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The 92-year-old paved the way for diversifying the astronaut corps more than half-a-century ago, and later served as a mentor to Glover.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

I wonder why people didn’t think Maxine needed a mentor.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson




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