protégés

noun

plural of protégé
as in students

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  1. students
  2. supporters
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  • Tuesday was the first day of school for students in Grand Junction, and the western Colorado school district shared a statement during the day about the tragic car accident over the weekend that claimed the lives of several students.
    — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • As well as reigniting debate about gun control in Thailand, the shooting has put a focus on mental health for students and young people.
    — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • But Craig's supporters have argued that the four-term congresswoman is the more electable candidate, especially as Flanagan has been tied to the Minnesota governor's handling of the multimillion-dollar fraud schemes in the state.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Martin Farr, a contemporary historian at Newcastle University, said Farage will probably come out of the election strengthened, at least in the eyes of his supporters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
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“Protégés.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9s. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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