instill
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It’s one of many safety nets in place that should instill confidence when we board planes, cruise ships or simply pack up the car for a weekend getaway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Many schools fail to instill a questioning mindset.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Broos, who took over as South Africa’s head coach in 2021, sought to instill discipline and relied on local talent, which was vital in securing a spot in this year’s World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
At the very least, the president of the United States should instill hope in young children.
From Salon ● May 8, 2026
Yet again, I am reminded of how my generation has failed to instill in our children what is truly possible.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
Despite their fame, the children's parents and manager have instilled in them an "education-first" mentality.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Tan has also made sweeping changes to management and priorities, many of which have boosted morale and instilled more confidence in customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Before the match Tuchel, who has instilled high-intensity pressing into his side, called for them to be more deliberate in doing so.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
During the 2025 postseason, Randle shook his reputation for fading in the playoffs, crediting his perseverance to a mentality instilled in him many years earlier by Bryant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
But at the same time, my parents were the ones who had instilled the confidence in me to be myself.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
Carlos Beltrán credits his father with instilling his work ethic by winning “perfect attendance” certificates every year for 35 years at his company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Attenborough's programmes succeeded in instilling in the public an unparallelled passion and wonder for the natural world, said Gouyon.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
Experts call this a type of fraud "social engineering" - where scammers dupe their victims using psychological manipulation, instilling fear and urgency.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
“It should be framed to help people make informed decisions rather than instilling a crisis mentality,” Mitchell said.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026
Far from instilling resentment, Martin told her, the patrollers’ diligence was a point of pride from county to county.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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