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induce

[in-doos, -dyoos] / ɪnˈdus, -ˈdyus /


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Soon after Waldorf arrived at the Kansas hospital, she received misoprostol to induce labor and delivered around 1 p.m.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Misoprostol was initially approved by the FDA for stomach ulcers and is routinely prescribed off-label to induce labor, treat postpartum hemorrhage, and prepare the cervix for IUD insertion.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

As supplies tighten, prices will rise “in a non-linear fashion” until prices are eventually high enough to induce demand destruction, said Young.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

“It speaks to his greatness,” said Lakers coach JJ Redick, and, yeah, somebody must be great if they can induce grown men to imitate farm animals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

There must be other rewards that will induce him to solve problems.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes




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