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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However, by slashing aid, the United States set an example that Britain and France promptly followed, compounding the suffering.
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Nicholas Kristof, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
Frankel was excited to set an example for Bryn about body positivity.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 2 June 2025
As researchers explained in the Harvard Business Review, there are a number of ways leaders can encourage more effective breaks, such as sharing the benefits of breaks, taking breaks yourself to set an example, scheduling break times and creating a space where employees can take breaks.
—John Graham Harper, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Returning to the workforce is an opportunity to rediscover your strengths, contribute in a meaningful way, and set an example for others who may be considering a similar journey.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Nicholas Kristof, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
Frankel was excited to set an example for Bryn about body positivity.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 2 June 2025
As researchers explained in the Harvard Business Review, there are a number of ways leaders can encourage more effective breaks, such as sharing the benefits of breaks, taking breaks yourself to set an example, scheduling break times and creating a space where employees can take breaks.
—John Graham Harper, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Returning to the workforce is an opportunity to rediscover your strengths, contribute in a meaningful way, and set an example for others who may be considering a similar journey.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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“Set an example.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20an%20example. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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