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prototypical

[proh-tuh-tip-i-kuhl] / ˌproʊ təˈtɪp ɪ kəl /


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The prototypical such action occurred in 2016, when he orchestrated Tesla’s purchase of his SolarCity for $2.8 billion, a 35% premium from the latter’s trading price.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“It isn’t the prototypical way that you draw it up,” said David Keller, who led Chicago’s scouting of Murakami.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The images from Levi’s social media hint at a prototypical Southern California upbringing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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

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

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone




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