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

Pais says he considered moving himself, but that he is staying to set an example for his community.

From The Wall Street Journal

But having a child was clarifying: “I need to have a clear plan and structured life goals to provide for him and set an example.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"What you've done is set an example about helping out. That's the thing," Prince William told Greg.

From BBC

"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