inspiration
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He has a renewed faith in the power of hunger strikes - taking inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Particularly in a lot of domains, you can fully computerize that whole loop,” he said—the inspiration for the startup’s name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Throughout July, The Swell celebrated the lasting cultural inspiration of animator Hayao Miyazaki and the legendary films he created with Studio Ghibli.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
The journey from manga inspiration to publication in an international scientific journal shows that serious research can also be creative, memorable, and accessible.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
In Mr. Burns’s case, inspiration struck the poet soon after his plow struck the nest of a “wee beastie,” which is to say, a small field mouse, and tore it all to pieces.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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Shaboozey has cited Leone and Quentin Tarantino as inspirations in his work, and the new collection is stuffed—some will say overstuffed—with pulpy cinematic flourishes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
There’s a plethora of modern and contemporary examples on view that reflect the far-flung inspirations and styles that artists have embraced when creating tarot cards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Paul Denton, director of creative programmes and exhibitions at Kew, said: "The experience will invite visitors to engage deeply with Moore's artistic inspirations, revealing how his work was shaped by discoveries unfolding during his lifetime."
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
The Syrian Revolution inspired Zaalan to become a clown after losing friends, acquaintances and inspirations who were truth tellers and artists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
"Jefferson's inspirations were wide and varied," said Grant wearily.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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