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inspire

[in-spahyuhr] / ɪnˈspaɪər /


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This is not a book to inspire car enthusiasts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Instead, it offers new insights into how the brain organizes decision making that could eventually inspire future AI architectures.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

Modi described the creation of the strategic partnership as a "milestone" that would inspire greater energy and confidence, as he was hosted by the New Zealand leader at Government House in Auckland.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

When we tell ourselves stories about warrior elites—and invoke their iconography to inspire and galvanize—we often dismiss and ignore their victims as inconvenient or annoying footnotes.

From Slate Jul. 10, 2026

What I found appealing in life abroad was the inevitable sense of helplessness it would inspire.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

To me personally, Salah inspires strength, patience and belief.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Indeed, it is this that inspires most of the questions present-day visitors put to the Capitol guides.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

It’s a hard skill to teach, but he hopes this new season of “Struggle Meals” inspires people to use their leftover ingredients in interesting and creative ways.

From Salon Jul. 2, 2026

A youngster’s imagination inspires the most delightful sequences in the movie with softly animated adventures that pivot in an instant from romance to danger.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

The sort of day that inspires confidence in the state of the world.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

But surprise — the events of “Horsegirls” are inspired by a true story, one close to Meyering, who based the film on her family friends Mackenzie and Sandra Breeden.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi has inspired Argentina during their run to the last four, with the 39-year-old scoring a joint-tournament high eight goals, alongside France striker Kylian Mbappe.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The prevalence of fake postings inspired Hasnain Baxamoosa to launch a platform for job hunters last year called GigHQ.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

The software mogul said he was inspired by Buffett’s arguments against inherited wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

The costume had been for Di Shturem: The Yiddish Tempest, when Molly had played the villain, the vengeful sheyd, Chenya, her frankly inspired take on Shakespeare’s Caliban.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Its fortunes climbed along with bitcoin prices, inspiring dozens of imitators that sell shares or borrow money to fund their bitcoin acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Of the 156 players competing at this week's Open Championship, David Howard's journey to Royal Birkdale is among the most remarkable and inspiring.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Television in the 1970s was inspiring to watch, but being on TV didn’t seem feasible.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Just having around a 13-year former MLB pitcher should be inspiring to players next season.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

We laughed and talked, and Wynn ran back and forth for refreshments in between Nan hollering suggestions and inspiring quotes from the porch.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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