inspiration
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Yan has said that he drew inspiration from the catastrophic collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Austin was the inspiration for some changes in developer requirements in Dallas, says Dallas City Council member Chad West.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
In 2020, the actress opened the doors to her sprawling space as she lifted the lid on the inspiration behind its design.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
“It also shares the inspiration and the real-life energy behind why the story is so much about dreamers.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The method of choosing electors to that odd inspiration called the electoral college varied from state to state.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing inspiration
An Inspirational Back-to-School Word List
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The Ingenious Lexicon of Invention
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Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
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