role model
Example Sentences
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"And also, remind myself that I need to be a role model to the young women that watch me."
From BBC
Her vocal delivery exuded fearlessness, individuality and a flat-out rejection of prior female role models, inspiring Madonna, Blondie, the Cars, the Clash, Sonic Youth and many other punk, new wave and alternative rockers.
Within two years she reached the national team and often speaks of wanting to become the role model she never had for herself.
From BBC
“What we set out to do, I don’t know if consciously, was to create characters who are not role models of anything,” says Peirano.
From Los Angeles Times
His parents both played professionally in volleyball, so they’ve been good role models and sounding boards for what to expect in the college journey.
From Los Angeles Times
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