prototypical

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“Ms. Javice’s case is not the prototypical type of fraud case,” her defense attorney argued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama — Campbell, the prototypical middle linebacker, can learn a lot from a Lavonte David in the late afternoon of his career.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

In 1987, David Letterman was taping his late-night show in Las Vegas before rowdy audiences of mostly young men in preppy pullovers and muscle shirts — prototypical bros raised on “Porky’s.”

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024

"M82 has garnered a variety of observations over the years because it can be considered as the prototypical starburst galaxy," said Bolatto, lead author of the study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2024

Scoob had to climb up to be a prototypical knight and lead her back down.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone