mentor
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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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