mentor

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Bidding to succeed his former mentor in 1995, Jospin shocked many Socialists by claiming a "right of inventory" over Mitterrand's legacy -- a right to reassess a record that loyalists deemed sacrosanct.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

When she leaves - 27 years later - she'll act as a mentor for new MSPs after the election and will tell them not to underestimate what can be achieved.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

I propose having around one mentor for each age group, from under-14s upwards, all managed by an independent company.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

While his mentor Benjamin Graham was a great source of inspiration and investing knowledge, he started his own career as an investor simply because he enjoyed the work, said Buffett.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

As Rowan’s mentor, it was his prerogative to do so.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman