inspire

Example Sentences

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“I Swear” is a didactic starting point, and it may even inspire overcorrection when it comes to educating others, but its heart is in the right place.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

After home success for England's football and rugby union sides – the Lionesses and Red Roses - in recent years, Knight says this tournament represents a chance to inspire a new generation of cricketers.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

In a practice that ought to inspire progressives, those farmers deepened the delta channels and spread over their surrounding farmland the rich silt they excavated or used it to reinforce the levees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And while there is no active draft now, perhaps the transition to automatic registration will inspire some young person to bring the legal challenge that this moment begs.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

A large cathedral will inspire awe; a large cellblock, in my experience, will mainly horrify.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover