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induce

[in-doos, -dyoos] / ɪnˈdus, -ˈdyus /


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“Cox did not induce or encourage its subscribers to infringe in any manner,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

After praising the Grammy winner’s “excellent performance,” Farah Griffin recalled thinking the energetic spectacle — a celebration of the Latin community — would induce labor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

"I did everything I could to have my voice heard. I begged them to induce me. They didn't want to believe that I knew what was right in my body," says Chloe.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

After bandaging them neatly she had administered a potion that would deaden the pain and induce sleep.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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