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mentor

[men-tawr, -ter] / ˈmɛn tɔr, -tər /
NOUN
person who advises
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He had to overcome profound challenges, from a career-threatening injury to the death of his mentor and former Wales manager, Gary Speed, all before he had turned 21.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

William Widen, a retired lawyer who was an early mentor to Barshay at Cravath, said he was a quick study.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Like her mentor and colleague, she understands her work, and the obligations of faith, as extending far beyond the walls of the church.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The festival has also made a conscious effort to mentor and community build with youth and elders, many from different generations but at the same point in their transitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

There was an African American Male Achievement Program to mentor black boys.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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