instill
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The students who come from the neighborhoods she serves have to make do with schools that don’t instill curiosity but simply demand that they memorize things and sit still.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
At the very least, the president of the United States should instill hope in young children.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
"I would hate to say no, nurseries aren't safe, that's only going to instill fear in people, I don't want that," Masi said.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
This gift could instill in her a financial responsibility and maturity that encourages good habits.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
The more intriguing aspect of children’s play is that it naturally incorporates the integration and multimodality that we attempt to instill during education such as dance, drama, and music.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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