inspire

Example Sentences

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"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

Artemis II's mission commander, Reid Wiseman, said he hoped the effort to return to the Moon would inspire a new generation.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“The world is quieter today. But press play on anything he touched, and you will hear exactly why we mourn him, and exactly why we are forever grateful he was here to inspire us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

But, she tells Newsbeat, she hopes being up on stage herself will inspire others who are thinking of getting into the space.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“Oh no! he had never written, hardly ever, any thing of the kind in his life. The stupidest fellow! He was afraid not even Miss Woodhouse”—he stopt a moment—“or Miss Smith could inspire him.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen