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noun

ˈkōch

Definition of coach

as in trainer

a person who trains performers or athletes a coach who is highly respected by all of the baseball players

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verb

as in to guide

to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed carefully coached her through the home-buying process

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Spoelstra, who’s Filipino American, understands the magnitude of the history that Nakase made by becoming the first Asian American head coach to win a WNBA title when the Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026 Kansas head coach Bill Self emptied the bench throughout the game, with nearly every player getting some playing time in a 95-65 KU win. — Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

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Evero, 45, has been in Charlotte since 2023, hired originally by Frank Reich as the Panthers DC after being one of the nine people who interviewed for the head-coaching job Reich eventually got. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026 Florida’s Jon Sumrall was coaching Tulane this time one year ago. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coach

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The sophomore missed his fourth consecutive game with a right knee injury after suffering a setback during last Wednesday’s practice caused swelling and led trainers to drain fluid from the joint.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Ryan Moore rode Sun Goddess and Haffner for trainer Aidan O’Brien, who broke a tie with Baffert for most Breeders’ Cup wins (23-22).

— Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

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Property managers should prioritize systems and technology that are agile enough to accommodate these differences without creating an entirely different process for every property.

— Nathan Miller, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
An independent artist, Lumsden is self-managed with her husband Dan Freeman, who wears multiple hats as bandmate (bass player) and label manager for their imprint, Red Dirt Road Records.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2026

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Aside from product quality and interior design, Kingsley wants the focal point of the business to be educating and mentoring baristas.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
In 2025, Young Storytellers facilitated the work of 786 volunteers who mentored more than 440 students weekly at 39 public schools and after-school sites across Los Angeles.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

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