Example Sentences

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Fox News hired Jones in 2018 and executives have been grooming him for a larger role since he arrived.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2023

The move is not a surprise considering the Capitals long have been grooming Reirden for the role, and he has been on the cusp of such an opportunity with other teams.

From Washington Post • Jun. 29, 2018

Mutharika appeared to have been grooming his brother Peter, the foreign minister, as his de facto successor.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2012

Still, his defense is considered outstanding and the Red Sox have been grooming him as their shortstop of the future.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2012

All day long I have been grooming myself to look spic and span at the review held in honor of the Secretary when he opened the new wing to the camp.

From Biltmore Oswald The Diary of a Hapless Recruit by Dorgan, Dick