inspiration
Example Sentences
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The meadow and river were the inspiration for The Wind In The Willows.
From BBC
For Stevanovic, although his initial inspiration was the spiritual practices of Tibetan monks, the general appeal of icy plunges is a little less mystical -- overwhelming shock of "extreme cold".
From Barron's
True, Matthew Robinson’s funny, savage and surprising script doesn’t downplay its inspirations.
From Los Angeles Times
"No one is expecting me, I get my inspiration, I'm in a better place, and the company is too."
From BBC
“James u were the best. So kind, so caring, so thoughtful, so talented, great father, and just an absolute inspiration of a human being,” Beck wrote.
From Los Angeles Times
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