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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Those teachers set an example that taught us the value of grace under pressure.
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Bob Brody, Baltimore Sun, 22 Nov. 2024
The Cubs felt their group needed his durability and experience, which would set an example for other relievers who may have struggled to prepare and handle the 162-game grind.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Leaders are driven to set an example by acting in a manner that those around them want to emulate.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
However, for that to happen, the leaders of a company must first set an example.
—Veronique Bogliolo Friedman, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Set an example.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20an%20example. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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