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inspire

[in-spahyuhr] / ɪnˈspaɪər /


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Her Imagination Library, inspired by her belief that her father had been “crippled” by illiteracy, has reportedly distributed some 300 million books to children.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those conflagrations inspired the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Water Act.

From The Wall Street Journal

Around last October’s Diwali festival, an annual holiday accompanied by vigorous shopping, Modi urged people to buy local goods and to share their purchases on social media to inspire others.

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“May the spirit of Christmas inspire harmony and goodwill in our society.”

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In her refusal to shy away from the grime and grit of Yuknavitch’s story, Stewart creates a startlingly raw atmosphere that ricochets between discordant and truly inspiring.

From Salon