under the tutelage of (someone)

idiom

formal
used to say who a person is taught something by
He studied music under the tutelage of his father.

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Mascherano said the addition of Obando will offer him a chance to learn under the tutelage of Suarez, one of the best center forwards of this generation, and also will allow 38-year-old Suarez to get some rest every now and then. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025 There was a plan laid out for him: Race all of the Busch Series in 2001, mix in some Cup appearances here and there, and pave the way for a long Cup career, under the tutelage of Earnhardt, the kind of baton-pass in sports as old as time. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025 The action franchise kicked off in 1984 with the release of The Karate Kid, featuring Macchio’s character attempting to become a champion under the tutelage of the late Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025 Despite this, the ’70s coming-of-age story of wannabe real estate titan Trump under the tutelage of ruthless attorney Roy Cohn drew Oscar nominations for Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for under the tutelage of (someone)

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“Under the tutelage of (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20tutelage%20of%20%28someone%29. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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