fit (into/in) the mold of
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: to be like
She does not fit (into/in) the mold of a typical college professor.
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One of his professors had broadly assigned the class to write something that would fit the mold of a freelance magazine feature.
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Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2024
His skills also fit the mold of a modern-day big, displaying the ability to make outside shots on the offensive end and block shots on defense end.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024
Even though executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias doesn’t want to effuse any notes of panic, the Orioles fit the mold of an aggressive deadline buyer.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024
However, Hill’s sinker-heavy profile (62.5% of his pitches) and high groundball rates (61.1% for his career) fit the mold of what the Yankees often look for in their bullpen.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 June 2024
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Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2024
His skills also fit the mold of a modern-day big, displaying the ability to make outside shots on the offensive end and block shots on defense end.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024
Even though executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias doesn’t want to effuse any notes of panic, the Orioles fit the mold of an aggressive deadline buyer.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024
However, Hill’s sinker-heavy profile (62.5% of his pitches) and high groundball rates (61.1% for his career) fit the mold of what the Yankees often look for in their bullpen.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 June 2024
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