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mentoring

British  
/ ˈmɛntərɪŋ /

noun

  1. (in business) the practice of assigning a junior member of staff to the care of a more experienced person who assists him in his career

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On Tuesday, Belfast's Waterfront Hall was packed with about 800 young women for a mentoring event called SistersIN.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

They point to a number of pathways already established such as the Coaching Initiative, mentoring and an elite female coaching programme, designed to improve access for women to the top levels of the English game.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

IU scientists have contributed to building detector systems, interpreting data, and mentoring young researchers.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Iger spent hours mentoring the various candidates, including during Disney’s crisis last September when ABC briefly suspended late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel over remarks in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Nigro, an expert player of near master strength, sensed potential in the boy, and aware that Bobby was without a father, he assumed a mentoring position.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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