poster child

Example Sentences

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"The Niger Delta is the poster child for mangrove pollution impact," said Bunting.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Atlassian was the poster child for the software rout, down as much as 83% from its high last year.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Nico Iamaleava was dubbed the poster child for what’s wrong with college football.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Blue Owl’s stock had been down roughly 40% so far this year as of Wednesday’s close, reflecting the firm’s unofficial status as the poster child for private lending on Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Ruth May usually fell asleep, open-mouthed in the heat, with her hair plastered down across her sweaty face like the poster child for fever.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver