poster child
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France and even Japan, which for years was a poster child for ultralow rates thanks to decades of economic stagnation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
For a nation long seen as the poster child for dirty coal dependence, this rapid transition points to a remarkable achievement in decarbonising its grid.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Cisco is the “ultimate dot-com poster child trying to claim relevance in today’s bubble,” Goldberg said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Kelly’s imposing height, several inches above 6 feet, contrasts with his soft facial features and warm smile, making him the poster child for the figure of the gentle giant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
At the same time, Reggie wasn’t just a member of the Church, he was a poster child for many of its best-regarded attributes: clean-cut, churchgoing, family-focused, committed to going on a mission.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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