- present participle of inspire.
inspiring
Example Sentences
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He said that while the "technological progress" from AI was "inspiring", the "threat it poses according to its own inventors is daunting".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
"I'm excited to keep uplifting my friends and cheering them on as they reach for the Moon. Together, we'll keep pushing boundaries and inspiring the next giant leap."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
Its mission, said former assistant secretary of the Smithsonian Remington Kellogg that year, was to “awaken” a “clear understanding of the inspiring story of the United States — its origins, struggles, development, traditions, strength.”
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
His passion for fostering the community was inspiring and sticks with me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
It was a tale that begged to be told, and so the story of the Mercury 13 spread all over campus, inspiring everyone who heard it.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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