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protégé

[proh-tuh-zhey, proh-tuh-zhey] / ˈproʊ təˌʒeɪ, ˌproʊ təˈʒeɪ /


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The childhood coach of Aaron Rai has spoken of his pride at watching his protégé make the history books and become the first Englishman to win the US PGA Championship since 1919.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Venegas’ close friend and protégé, Natalia Lafourcade, also appears in the duet “Tengo Que Contarte.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Altman, his former protégé turned adversary, was present for Thursday's exchanges and left the courthouse shortly after Musk finished.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

At least early on, he gave more authority over product development to Jony Ive, Apple’s design czar and Jobs’s protégé.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Codman, his protégé, whom he loved like a son.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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