instilling

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Appointed inspector general of the Continental Army in May 1778, Steuben overhauled its drill, instilling the professionalism that contributed to final victory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“It should be framed to help people make informed decisions rather than instilling a crisis mentality,” Mitchell said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Apparently, “leadership” in Noem’s world means instilling a culture of fear.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Another trend instilling fear in the market: rising memory prices, which are expected to eat away at Fortinet’s profits.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

I had so much—an education, a healthy sense of self, a deep arsenal of ambition—and I was wise enough to credit my mother, in particular, with instilling it in me.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama