copycat

Example Sentences

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But with what seems like a Ripper copycat on the loose, everyone needs to put aside their preconceived notions and figure out what’s going on.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

A 2017 report by Kenya's National Crime Research Centre blamed exam stress and long school terms and said students in different schools were communicating via smuggled phones, leading to copycat acts.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Meanwhile with deep pockets – hundreds of billions if not trillions – and enough time, most experts agree a company could build a copycat of Amazon's e-commerce platform.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Howe returned to the U.S., broke and unemployed, only to discover that copycat lock-stitch sewing machines had become extremely popular.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Sandi also raises her hand like a copycat and tells Yoyo and Fifi to raise their hands too.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez