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emulate

[em-yuh-leyt, em-yuh-lit] / ˈɛm yəˌleɪt, ˈɛm yə lɪt /


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And now it’s serving softball, a sport that for decades has been among the most popular for girls in America, even without long-term playing prospects or pro players to strive to emulate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Or at least they’re trying to, courtesy of the influencers who emulate a similar aura across their social media platforms.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

"And we have a long history and a long relationship. I've known Nick since I was 12 or 13 years old. So to emulate one of his amazing achievements is very, very special."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

When the 90th of the Masters tees off Thursday, Rose will once again try to emulate Nicklaus, who became a positively ancient champion for the sixth time at the age of 46.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I secretly bought a pair of castanets and taught myself at least to emulate some of the sounds I heard from above.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers




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