imprinted

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By the time the juveniles migrate in August or September, the location is imprinted on their memory so, when they are ready to breed, usually after two or three years, they will return.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“The books I read as a child imprinted on me in a way that books today don’t,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Head coach Steve Borthwick has, in the past, zeroed in on the continuity, cohesion and the long-term lessons imprinted by the white heat of a Test match - but was citing different evidence this week.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

But skating over the Olympic rings imprinted on the Milan ice rink has "felt different than any other competition," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The Buddha walked away and his look and half-smile remained imprinted on Siddhartha’s memory forever.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse