inspiration
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But if she is a delightful, gritty inspiration to some, Moses has always been an overrated “primitive” kept aloft by a winning backstory to others, including many art-world gatekeepers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
A love of space begun when he was a boy, and he cited the 1969 Moon landing as an inspiration.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
He’s indicating the power itself is an inspiration.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
On multiple fronts, his dad has served as a source of inspiration.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
My eyes flitted around the chamber, seeking inspiration.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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An Inspirational Back-to-School Word List
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The Ingenious Lexicon of Invention
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