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instill

[in-stil] / ɪnˈstɪl /


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"I would hate to say no, nurseries aren't safe, that's only going to instill fear in people, I don't want that," Masi said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Sayings designed to instill the value of hard work and dedication?

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

We’ve worked hard for 18 years to instill a strong work ethic and teach budgeting skills, and I don’t want to see that undone.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Recent raids may try to instill fear, but this special communal space feels impervious to such weak displays.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

His followers had helped so many people after the earthquake, but he was taking advantage of the trauma to instill fear in them, too.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai




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