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mentor

[men-tawr, -ter] / ˈmɛn tɔr, -tər /
NOUN
person who advises
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It won’t have a free-standing building or offer graduate degrees, but it will generate research, emphasize practical training and host world leaders to teach and mentor students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Having him as a mentor was so beneficial because his father spent six seasons in the NBA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

Josh described him as a "devoted father, grandfather, mentor, colleague and friend".

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Also read: Warren Buffett’s mentor said his wealth came down to luck.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

I don’t know if I wanna be a mentor, but for Ms. Marlee, I’ll definitely think about it.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist




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