protégés

Definition of protégésnext
plural of protégé
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Noun
  • After the initial training is completed then a once-a-week class could be scheduled for students who recently purchased a new bike or just moved to the school.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
  • The arrest happened after students were dismissed for early release, according to a Plainfield School District Facebook post.
    Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • In recent months, McCann and a team of supporters, including many public school teachers, have knocked on hundreds of doors, arguing that McCann is the candidate who most supports public education, including the state’s flagship public university, which is located in her district.
    Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
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“Protégés.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9s. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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