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gurus

NOUN
mentor, guide
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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

Here’s why the NFL’s schedule gurus make so many changes to the Week 17 and 18 schedules, and what it all means for fans and the playoff picture.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025

Cadres of expensive professionals—lawyers, accountants, computer gurus, helpline responders—drain vast sums of money from the economy to clarify poorly drafted text.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker



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