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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Two months after King’s 1968 death, Ella Baker, who had clashed with King while mentoring younger activists, memorably declared that “the movement made Martin rather than Martin making the movement.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

He was a founding board member of a nonprofit that provides mentoring and scholarships to graduates of a high school in South Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

A 59-year-old from Glasgow with more than 20 years experience mentoring trainee paramedics believes many have struggled to make a career of it.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

“Maybe, hmm, maybe...if you’re okay with mentoring with someone outside of school?”

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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