idols
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In a time of 22.42 seconds, she had run faster than all of her childhood idols at that age.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Since the pop culture festival began in 1970, it has grown into a major event, with thousands of sometimes-costumed fans gathering in San Diego to buy memorabilia, see their idols and celebrate beloved stories.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The childhood sports idols for my generation of cousins were Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela and boxing champ Julio César Chávez, not Mexican soccer legends Hugo Sánchez and Jorge Campos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Their idols have become their guests: Clarkson talked about starting antidepressants while going through a divorce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
They hear pop music, watch singing competition shows on television, have pop idols, and want to sing pop music.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
