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instilled

[in-stild] / ɪnˈstɪld /


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The book and the film — I consumed both and can report that Steven Spielberg’s adaptation is better — only instilled in me a deeper love and respect for sharks.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

Dydzuhn also weighed in, writing that she’s only alive because of the values of courage and integrity instilled in Cassius, calling him her hero.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Those experiences shaped their leadership but ultimately instilled an intensely personal approach to building Goruck that’s rooted in a special forces ethos of putting team first.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

The airstrikes have instilled deep fear in Ecuadoran fishermen.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

But at the same time, my parents were the ones who had instilled the confidence in me to be myself.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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