inspire
Example Sentences
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He said there was "no inspired detection" and if Calcocane had tried to flee instead of continue attacks, he could have been "long gone".
From BBC
It was an evening to inspire songs in praise of Indiana, of moonlight fair along the Wabash and the breath of new-mown hay from the fields and candlelight gleaming through sycamores.
From Literature
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This is a tale of adventure that may inspire readers to get out on the waters themselves.
The book, published just a quarter of a century after the events that inspired it, caused consternation because of the way it highlighted the suffering of German civilians.
From BBC
Wyoming bought gold in December, inspired by a new law requiring precious metals purchases, now valued at about $11.6 million.
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