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inspiration

[in-spuh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɪn spəˈreɪ ʃən /


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The book’s captioning about the white organdy costume Graham designed for herself, currently displayed in the library, notes that its inspiration was the “night-blooming Cereus” flower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

And it can provide inspiration for your children and grandchildren, too.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Leo had called for an end to "polarising narratives" as a week-long state visit expected to focus on migration and social issues began on Saturday, a source of inspiration for Peralta.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

It wasn't the first time that Yarrow has looked to history for inspiration.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

It filled my heart to know that my story provided hope, and it confirmed my belief that there weren’t enough people like me in the public view for younger generations to find inspiration in.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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