inspiration

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Most of the defectors cited concerns about government spending more generally as the inspiration for their vote.

From Salon

Birds, from pigeons and crows to the more rare roseate spoonbill, were the inspiration.

From BBC

While Holywell is an hour from where the series was filmed on Anglesey and across Gwynedd, Sir Jonathan drew inspiration from family members who lived in the area.

From BBC

The inspiration came from George Soros’s “Alchemy of Finance,” the first book that made Van Geelen see investing as philosophy rather than mere spreadsheets.

From MarketWatch

"He's an inspiration for all of us and especially the young players," he added.

From Barron's