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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a protege" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to someone who is guided and supported by a more experienced or influential person, often in a professional or educational context.
Example: "The renowned artist took her on as a protege, mentoring her in the intricacies of painting."
Alternatives: "an apprentice" or "a mentee".
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He soon became a protege of Speaker Sam Rayburn.
He was a protege of Edmund Kean, and first played "Othello" in London.
A protege of Dr. Margaret Mahler, Louise played a key role in the Child Study Center at NYU.
He meets Amy Bellette, a protege of the author who, like himself, introduced herself in a letter.
In early returns Tuesday night, de Blasio was soundly defeating Republican Joe Lhota, a protege of former mayor Rudy Giuliani.
At Los Alamos, he was a protege of Hans Bethe, and conducted groundbreaking research on high energy neutrons.
A protege of Gordon Ramsay who netted her first Michelin star in 2004.
He was a protege of Benjamin Sonnenberg until founding his own firm.
For those who don't remember, Faircloth was a protege of the very conservative Jesse Helms.
He was soon a protege of Rubinstein and groomed for a career as a concert pianist.
A protege of Boumedienne, he was minister of defence when his mentor died in 1978.
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