set an example
idiom
: to behave in a way that shows other people how to behave
It's up to you to set an example.
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Finally, a judge should set an example inside and outside of the courtroom.
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Corey Brian Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
Withers wants to set an example in the African American community.
—Kyle J. Russell, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2024
With nearly 70% of the world’s population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, New York has the opportunity to set an example and lead the charge as one of the largest and most influential city centers.
—Chrissy Word, New York Daily News, 31 May 2024
If Washington is to set an example for the world, this accountability gap needs to be closed.
—John Shattuck, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021
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Corey Brian Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
Withers wants to set an example in the African American community.
—Kyle J. Russell, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2024
With nearly 70% of the world’s population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, New York has the opportunity to set an example and lead the charge as one of the largest and most influential city centers.
—Chrissy Word, New York Daily News, 31 May 2024
If Washington is to set an example for the world, this accountability gap needs to be closed.
—John Shattuck, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021
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