engender

Example Sentences

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These structures, Hanß writes, both engendered and endangered material creativity and knowledge.

From Science Daily

Despite her Nobel and the controversy that it engendered, Jelinek is still hardly a household name in the English-speaking world.

From New York Times

However, the hope engendered by Liverpool's loss actually seemed counter-productive for Arsenal, with nerves sweeping around the Emirates in double-quick time when an early breakthrough did not materialise.

From BBC

It can also engender a loss of trust in others, and a perception that social situations pose a threat, so are best avoided.

From Salon

In a time when global 24-hour news coverage can engender feelings of powerlessness, the sense of control that online sleuthing generates is potent.

From New York Times