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[in-stil] / ɪnˈstɪl /


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The franchise is trying to eliminate reminders while attempting to instill hope for the future.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

Broos, who took over as South Africa’s head coach in 2021, sought to instill discipline and relied on local talent, which was vital in securing a spot in this year’s World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

HVA’s emphasis on reading lots of challenging books of different genres and finding teachers who will instill a love of reading will serve students well.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

At the very least, the president of the United States should instill hope in young children.

From Salon May 8, 2026

If the threats are real, or if they were planted by the Director to instill fear.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

The airstrikes have instilled deep fear in Ecuadoran fishermen.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

California’s renewed belief largely stems from first-time skipper Tosh Lupoi, who has instilled enthusiasm at his alma mater since taking over for the fired Justin Wilcox in December.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

But they are very much in keeping with the values which Painter and Meadows have instilled in a group that continue to hit spectacular heights.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

That definitely instilled in him this fear of confrontation, fear of any kind of high emotions.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

Reverend had entrusted me with adult-size jobs, and my grandfather had instilled within me long ago a deep sense of sacred honor in doing God’s work.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

Carlos Beltrán credits his father with instilling his work ethic by winning “perfect attendance” certificates every year for 35 years at his company.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Not only in picking up 11 points from seven games to preserve the club's top-flight status, but his growing influence is instilling belief in the squad.

From BBC May 27, 2026

Attenborough's programmes succeeded in instilling in the public an unparallelled passion and wonder for the natural world, said Gouyon.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

“It should be framed to help people make informed decisions rather than instilling a crisis mentality,” Mitchell said.

From MarketWatch Mar. 2, 2026

I had so much—an education, a healthy sense of self, a deep arsenal of ambition—and I was wise enough to credit my mother, in particular, with instilling it in me.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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