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guru

[goor-oo, goo-roo] / ˈgʊər u, gʊˈru /
NOUN
mentor, guide
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"GK Venkatesh was my teacher, guru and encouraged me to write orchestra scores," Ilaiyaraaja recalled in an interview later.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“It’s a low probability,” political data guru Paul Mitchell told me, “But there’s always a chance.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Frequently described as a guru, Chopra has served as a spiritual adviser to some of the biggest celebrities in the world, including Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Jonathan Krinsky, technical guru at BTIG, notes that the S&P 500 on Friday closed more than 7% above its 50-day moving average, yet only 52% of the index’s components finished above their own 50-DMAs.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Paris was focused on Sinclair when out of the corner of his eye he saw a man enter the room and head toward the tech guru.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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