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emulate

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


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Having overpowered Northampton Saints in last year's final, it was another dominant display from Bordeaux, who will attempt to emulate Toulon's 2013-15 run with a third successive title next season.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Current and former officials hail the government’s steady approach, saying Kuwait isn’t trying to emulate others and learned from the 1990 war that caution is a virtue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 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

Since last season, when he changed his windup to briefly emulate Koufax’s arms going above his head, he has a 12-3 record.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

They it is who tend to be always insisting this or that figure is the one to emulate, or repeating what some particular hero is said to have pronounced upon professional matters.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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