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mentor

[men-tawr, -ter] / ˈmɛn tɔr, -tər /
NOUN
person who advises
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After taking on water and supplies, the Mentor set a course for Guam in the Pacific.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Like Herman Melville’s Pequod, the Mentor sought the sperm whale and its barrels of valuable oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The Mentor had set sail from New Bedford, Mass., the whaling capital of the United States, in July 1831, with a complement of 21 men led by Capt. Edward Barnard.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

High-profile athletes have spoken about their decision to freeze their eggs, including England cricket captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and former England netballer Geva Mentor.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

“Something else is happening at Trade Mart. People are changing, Leader. Mentor is.”

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry




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