inspired
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Some of Parton's music may have been inspired by her Welsh roots, according to Star.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
In short, though the film is inspired by reality, it takes place elsewhere, in Sorkinland—the place where everyone speaks in quips.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Sorkin was specifically inspired when he learned how Haugen’s concerns about social media’s impact were shaped by losing a friendship with someone who had become interested in radical viewpoints online.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Smith’s firecracker performance inspired the writers to give Helga even more to do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 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
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