inspiration
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"Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired him from afar," his family said on Tuesday.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
And when it came time to sit down to write the piece, I turned to Reed for inspiration.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
"The Yindjibarndi People's perseverance is an inspiration to other Traditional Owners who continue to fight for what they are owed," said Jamie Lowe, chief executive of the National Native Title Council.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
His picture, it is claimed, included the handwritten note: "Your beauty was my early inspiration for Neytiri. Too bad you were shooting another movie. Next time."
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Marina Raskova’s regiments were the inspiration for Tania’s story.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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