inspiration
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He referred to Thiel as “my friend and patron” and the inspiration for his 2011 speech on tracking human rights abuses.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
Knapp said Attenborough's programmes had "expanded people's horizons" and been an inspiration to many.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
The production, co-directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, ditches the feline masquerade for a parade of costumes designed with unflagging inspiration by Qween Jean.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
The big screens at Tynecastle flashed with images of divine inspiration - well, Rudi Skacel, which amounts to the same thing around here.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
She trembled and seemed on the verge of erupting when she was struck by inspiration.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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