inspiration
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For her scene, Bhatti has taken inspiration from a scene in classic Bollywood film Pakeezah, in which a courtesan dances on broken glass.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
And it can provide inspiration for your children and grandchildren, too.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
But David wasn’t my only inspiration in Florence’s Gallery of the Academy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Leo had called for an end to "polarising narratives" as a week-long state visit expected to focus on migration and social issues began on Saturday, a source of inspiration for Peralta.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
I scan the room, hoping for inspiration, but the only place I can think of that will even conceal him temporarily is beneath my bed.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
Vocabulary lists containing inspiration
An Inspirational Back-to-School Word List
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The Ingenious Lexicon of Invention
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Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
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