inspire
Example Sentences
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"And that's going to inspire the next generation to take us further."
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
White said due to Preston being home to "one of the longest-standing egg-rolling events", the charity believed any change made in the city "could help inspire egg-rolling events all over the country".
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
"At PBS, we will continue to do what we've always done: serve our mission to educate and inspire all Americans as the nation's most trusted media institution."
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
And the shots of nature are very pretty indeed — the documentary might inspire you, once you’re done watching, or even sooner, to get off the couch and go into the world.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
As indicated earlier, any effort to downsize dramatically our nation’s prisons would inspire fierce resistance by those faced with losing jobs, investments, and other benefits provided by the current system.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.