idol
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Speaking after her second-round match at the French Open last week, Mboko described Williams as her "idol".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Fonseca, who briefly interrupted the applause on Court Philippe-Chatrier to say happy birthday to his mum sitting in his box, reflected on his astonishment at beating his "idol".
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Harry Truman warned against making the Declaration an idol at the expense of its deeper meaning.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Bourzgui’s David has all the hallmarks of a rock idol — sultry looks, a sinister smile and talent to burn.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Tiordan Whisperbrew, the famous, coolest reporter of all time and Seven’s idol, was sorted into House Hyacinth right alongside their best friend and now owner of the Squawking Crow newspaper, Inkpen Killian.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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