programmed
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Bosses often struggle to get honest feedback from direct reports, who are “psychologically programmed to reassure” them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Hyodol can converse using ChatGPT, but is also programmed with scripts based on Kim's real-life interviews.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
As children, Cody and Paul Walker were practically programmed to love cars.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
"Vitamin B2 plays a crucial role in protecting cancer cells from ferroptosis, a special form of programmed cell death," says PhD student Vera Skafar.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
I quickly programmed the Vonnegut’s onboard computer to autopilot the ship to Frobozz.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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