role model

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Remembering this makes “Reality Check” a cautionary tale for those seeking a role model in someone who is never going to make room for anyone else in her VIP section.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

"It feels good for myself but hopefully inspires others. It feels nice to be a role model and make people believe in themselves."

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

He also served as a valuable role model for Nacua — who led the league in receptions and was voted All-Pro.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

"We have become, by our own success, a role model... a regional power. Is this our fault?" said Abdulla, the Emirati professor.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

I had always been a school leader, a role model.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang