instill
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It’s one of many safety nets in place that should instill confidence when we board planes, cruise ships or simply pack up the car for a weekend getaway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 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
The company employs an in-house philosopher to help instill morality in its AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
At the very least, the president of the United States should instill hope in young children.
From Salon ● May 8, 2026
The only way my father could think of to instill in me a sense of my heritage was to take me to dubbed Italian versions of the ancient Greek myths.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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Suwa nevertheless instilled in the fledgling ballerina a discipline and rigor that would carry Morishita through her career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
"They pursued their education, they built careers, they created lives that reflected the values their parents instilled in them."
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
He led them to fourth place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and has instilled discipline and tactical nous.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
“We’re in great shape; we proved it against Portugal and Belgium, two teams that are among the world’s elite,” said Rangel, who noted that Ochoa has instilled a sense of calm in the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Patience with the ways of nature had been instilled in her by her father.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
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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
De la Fuente's success with Spain is the product of decades of work within the Spanish federation, and of his own role as a coach in that system since 2013, shaping players and instilling values.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The idea is that prevention is better than a cure when it comes to instilling financial responsibility in young people.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 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
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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