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instilled

[in-stild] / ɪnˈstɪld /


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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

The airstrikes have instilled deep fear in Ecuadoran fishermen.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

Despite their fame, the children's parents and manager have instilled in them an "education-first" mentality.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Syrskiy’s Soviet-era military education instilled an understanding of ever-changing tactics, according to Mykola Bielieskov, a senior fellow at Ukrainian National Institute for Strategic Studies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

But my years in Tarbean had instilled an iron-hard practicality.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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