set an example

Idioms  

1. Also,. Behave in a way that should (or will) be imitated, as in Dad was always telling Bill to set a good example for his younger brother, or They were afraid of setting a bad example for the other nations. [Late 1700s]

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Example Sentences

"I did it to see my daughter smile. I did it for her happiness. I never thought it would go viral. I wasn't trying to set an example, but I believe I did," says Gupta, adding that a handful of fathers have emulated his example.

From BBC

“The accolades were never the endgame. She wanted to put food on the table and set an example for her family and race,” said Andre Jones, one of her grandsons.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rochford said he was "delighted" with the vote adding that it was time for Southampton to "set an example for other universities to follow".

From BBC

Instead, Glenn’s experiences set an example for her teammates.

From Los Angeles Times

“We leave our shoes at the front door. Orion is still learning to clean his paws before entering so we have to set an example.”

From Literature