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gurus

NOUN
mentor, guide
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This is not the language of Benjamin Graham and David Dodd, the gurus of value investing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He says he often sees self-proclaimed "fitness gurus" on social media who are encouraging others to reduce their sleep to fit more in, but he believes that's not the answer.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Maybe this self-described “enigma” was ready to fully commit to a post-football life of self-exploration with spiritual guides, gurus and whatever you want to call McAfee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

No. The wild-eyed gurus do more harm than good.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 3, 2026

This would set off a barrage of laughing commentary from my elder siblings, gurus of life and wisdom who had seen and done it all.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride



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