inspire
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Pandas are "animals that have got a unique ability to inspire curiosity, instill passion, evoke joy, and unite people around the globe," CEO Raymond King told onlookers at Zoo Atlanta.
From Barron's β Nov. 7, 2026
She quotes freely from poetry in conversation, and says she keeps the poems that inspire her in an “internal Rolodex,” as offerings to colleagues and students.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 6, 2026
The climax does inspire a shivery gasp or two, causing us to pore over the details of the evening past to search for telltale clues.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 6, 2026
She said that Mageean had continued to inspire young athletes even while undergoing treatment for cancer and would be "sorely missed in the world of sport".
From BBC β Nov. 1, 2026
He did not inspire the South to fight on, prolong the Civil War, or win the battles the Confederate armies had lost.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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Naturally its setting inspires both score and story.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 22, 2026
“You Can See Everything” is as much about the fascination as it is the woman who inspires it.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 22, 2026
Nothing about your letter inspires confidence in your father-in-law’s confusing and, frankly, murky situation.
From MarketWatch β 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 β Oct. 16, 2026
The upcoming journey inspires them to try to come up with a good name for Gogol, so they can submit his passport application.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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The Cybertruck ditched traditional boxy pickup design for sharp angles and a stainless-steel body, said to be inspired by the iconic DeLorean DMC-12, the flying car in ‘Back to the Future.’
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 6, 2026
He had been inspired by his dad's neurologist, who had noticed how much Steven was able to understand about his father's Parkinson's.
From BBC β Nov. 6, 2026
Rose, 45, created her namesake menswear label in London in 2007, with styles inspired by the rave and hip-hop scenes as well as punk and football.
From Barron's β Nov. 6, 2026
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 β Nov. 5, 2026
“It’s inspired by my mom, Nadia Ramos. She died when I was six.”
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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"We appreciate the affection, concern and expressions of support that his loss is inspiring, and we are deeply grateful to you all."
From BBC β 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 β Nov. 4, 2026
Decorated with funky green wallpaper, the office is an inspiring corner of the home.
From MarketWatch β Nov. 2, 2026
Another Parks co-star, Aziz Ansari, told Poehler that she and Schur created an inspiring workplace.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 28, 2026
The article was inspiring and many teachers throughout the country responded by inviting us to speak at their schools.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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