set an example

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]

Example Sentences

One man must set an example and offer himself up as a sacrifice!

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In an effort to set an example for his children by de-escalating the situation, Feltwell later said, he reached into his son’s glove and gave it to the woman, who quickly became known on social media as “Phillies Karen.”

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A few analysts have expressed hope that Harry and Meghan will set an example for Britain and aid the cause of furthering racial harmony.

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“What surprised me was seeing my dad laughing and joking the next day. I never saw him cry. He set an example for us.”

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But they hope to set an example for Democrats and to “lay the groundwork for a national fight over redistricting.”

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