inspired

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"Cousteau and his crew inspired generations to look beneath the surface," said Lerosey-Aubril, "it seemed fitting to name this ancient marine animal after someone who changed the way we see ocean life."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

That move inspired another return to TV with the series “Kendra Sells Hollywood,” which documented her new gig as a member of the Ernie Carswell & Associates team.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

It was inspired by "a friend of mine who'd just broken up with her boyfriend," she explains.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Yes, Matsumoto is well aware of Skenes’ journey and inspired by it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

De Magnete had a direct influence on Galileo, who was inspired by the book to carry out his own investigations of magnetism, and who described Gilbert as the founder of the experimental method of science.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin