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emulate

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


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It is striking that Webb frequently invoked U.S. shareholder rights as a model for Hong Kong to emulate, albeit an imperfect one.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It would take Close 15 years to emulate her hero by winning a title.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Long-maligned communities seek heroes to emulate, to draw hope from, to hang on their walls and share their quotes on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Many sell courses claiming to teach subscribers how to emulate them.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Bing Crosby had long been deeply impressed with Howard’s racing success—he once suggested to his wife that they name their son Seabiscuit—but every attempt to emulate his friend ended in spectacular failure.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand