induce

Example Sentences

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The goal was to induce a mild case that would provide lifelong immunity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Ministers walk a tightrope of preparing for various scenarios, updating us on what they are doing or willing to do and hoping they don't induce any sense of panic or alarm.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 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

Our other party, fleeing, made an uneven retreat down toward the launch—Clippinger, still by our side, calling across the lawn to them to stand—stand and fire, cowards—but nothing could induce them.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson