- past participle of indoctrinate.
- past tense form of indoctrinate.
indoctrinated
Example Sentences
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Again the U.S. hit a brick wall called Europe and a team of players for whom the World Cup assignment is an indoctrinated dream from Day One.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
"If I was born in another household where my parents were poor, couldn't afford my education, I could have also become easily radicalised and indoctrinated by the Taliban," he says.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
Once a viewer is indoctrinated, however, they may find it difficult to refrain from puzzling over its message.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025
“We’re all indoctrinated into thinking that there’s nothing more important than autonomy, but it’s a very mixed blessing,” says Schwartz.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2024
He had become as indoctrinated into the cult of football in Odessa as anyone.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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