sherpa
Example Sentences
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Before serving as Mr. Blanche’s chief of staff, I served as his sherpa during his confirmation process for deputy attorney general.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Another Nepali sherpa, Kami Rita, holds the record for making the most number of Everest summits at 30, and is also currently on the mountain attempting to set a new record.
From BBC ● May 18, 2025
They have been, in some ways, a sherpa for us, to guide us through the evolution of humanity.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2024
Lyonne says she too benefited from a motherly Hollywood sherpa when Amy Poehler took her under her wing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2024
“I’m just the lowly governor today. I’m the sherpa, as I like to say.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 22, 2024
