induce
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Though he knows both Ellis’ and Murphy’s work tends to induce “strong reactions,” he also hopes people will see beyond the “movie poster exterior.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
“That’s lying to induce people to support you.”
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
Researchers are using controlled, low-dose gamma irradiation on plant tissues to induce stable genetic mutations.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
By manipulating each tank's temperature and pH levels, scientists can simulate future heatwaves and induce coral bleaching to see how fish and other organisms adapt.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
“The effect,” he wrote, “will be to induce people more and more to bring their food with them, and more and more to scatter papers and offal on the ground.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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And while much of the movie induces sidesplitting guffaws, Tremaine said that producer and co-creator Spike Jonze was eager to highlight the sensitive beats shared between the cast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
"We suspect during the final construction stage the spider adds a pheromone that specifically lures worker ants and induces an aggressive attack, triggering the snare," said Professor Narendra.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
Tesshi Nakagawa’s scenic design is like a toy kingdom that induces the audience into a state of make-believe.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
Poornima, a salt pan worker, sips black tea during the day -- saying the hot drink induces sweating in the dry weather to cool the body.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
It induces a kind of psychological claustrophobia that makes one yearn not only for freedom of movement but spiritual escape.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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In his first high-pressure situation of the night, Skubal induced Alex Bregman to fly out on a changeup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The difference is that the Obamas appear to like each other and, especially in the early years of his presidency, had palpable chemistry that induced romantic fantasies.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
Using induced pluripotent stem cells from people with Alzheimer's disease and healthy individuals, the team created hindbrain organoids containing specialized brain cells, or neurons, that produce the neurotransmitter serotonin.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
He is now in an induced coma with a machine performing the usual function of the heart.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
He hated it, as he hated the Texas plains, the Nevada desert; spaces horizontal and sparsely inhabited had always induced in him a depression accompanied by agoraphobic sensations.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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But Sasaki bounced back by inducing a double play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
The reasons range widely, from the need to protect manufacturing for defense purposes, to inducing trading partners to lower their trade barriers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Yamamoto stayed in for one more batter, inducing Quero to fly out, before handing the ball over to manager Dave Roberts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
"Increased cortisol levels help the body respond to immediate stressors by inducing a state of vigilance," said Prof Trevor Hamilton of MacEwan University, corresponding author.
From Science Daily ● May 3, 2026
“I mean Ted . “Now that’s inducing humility,” Koppel said, laughing.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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