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inspire

[in-spahyuhr] / ΙͺnˈspaΙͺΙ™r /


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“Walter helped inspire audiences with his optimism, humor, and adventurous spirit,” the representative said in the statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

The fact that that quote would inspire somebody to make such an idiotic observation, I’m sorry, I’m sorry they did.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

"He inspired me, so if I as a person can give something back to this world - to inspire others - then I feel like I've done my bit on this earth."

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

“A commercial might inspire you, but you also have to understand that’s not the experience you’re going to get,” he says.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

“The vital spirit originates here, in-the heart, and is perfected by the lungs, which inspire the blood with air,” Hamlet explained.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

As the founding pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Hamilton told voters his faith is what inspires his belief that the government should help care for the poor and vulnerable.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Nothing about your letter inspires confidence in your father-in-law’s confusing and, frankly, murky situation.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

In the joke that inspires the special’s title, she measures an Instagram comment’s subzero value in a wide scope, lampooning the communal yet cartoonish nature of our endless scroll.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

Instead, it tilts into becoming a caper flick as Seyfried’s commitment to understanding her character’s motivation inspires the actor to invite herself along.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

A few people start grooving on the makeshift dance floor, which inspires Angela and Hilda to leave the bar area.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

But after seeing movies like “Primetime,” “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in theaters this year, Jordano is more inspired than ever.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

It has outlasted kingdoms and empires, inspired religious devotion and political movements, and found new life, again and again, on TV and in cinema.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

On Tuesday night, Kornacki inspired a meme simply by being captured on his new network’s Kornacki Cam as he walked down a hall.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026

Beauty commercial starring puppets wearing real makeup, and a Levi’s stop-motion spot inspired by horror movies and the brand’s 1995 “Clayman” ad.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Soundmark: This term is inspired by the word “landmark” and refers to the sound unique to an area.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

"There are definitely elements of his story that are very unique to him, and that make it even more inspiring."

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

As California’s Latino population grew and their political power eventually did too, the days when such a victory would have been an inspiring surprise are long gone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Decorated with funky green wallpaper, the office is an inspiring corner of the home.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

The city is still a heavyweight on the scene, inspiring generations of artists to continue pushing boundaries in dance music.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Hard Tack became a notorious rogue, inspiring turf writer John Hervey to dub him “the archexponent of recalcitrance.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand


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