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induce

[in-doos, -dyoos] / ɪnˈdus, -ˈdyus /


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Studies point to wearables’ tendency to induce “self-tracking anxiety” or “health data anxiety,” the byproduct of too much information about one’s inner workings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Ministers walk a tightrope of preparing for various scenarios, updating us on what they are doing or willing to do and hoping they don't induce any sense of panic or alarm.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“Improving affordability conditions have yet to induce more buying activity,” the trade group’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Kim’s home run came after watching Yamamoto walk Teoscar Hernández, induce a groundball from Andy Pages, and strike out newcomer Kyle Tucker looking.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

At that time it was believed that insecticides — then inorganic chemicals — would solve the problems of insect control, that the only task was to induce fruit growers to follow the recommended methods.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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