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Encouraging children to play games online at an early age instills in them the need to be online constantly.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

"He's got good control of the game. It instills confidence," said Austro.

From Barron's Feb. 3, 2026

Sennott’s advice reflects the same audacious energy she instills in Maia.

From Salon Dec. 15, 2025

Harbaugh’s specialty is how he instills confidence in players, especially his quarterbacks, Mortensen said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2024

Now through her hoarse throat sounds An angry threatening voice that fear instills; A bear becoming, though her sense the same: Her sufferings proving by her constant groans.

From The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II by J. J. Howard



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