inspired

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"Cousteau and his crew inspired generations to look beneath the surface," said Lerosey-Aubril, "it seemed fitting to name this ancient marine animal after someone who changed the way we see ocean life."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

That move inspired another return to TV with the series “Kendra Sells Hollywood,” which documented her new gig as a member of the Ernie Carswell & Associates team.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“If we’re gonna portray them, we might as well share the creations with the community that we’re inspired by, right?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Kerr is no stranger to producing heroics, especially against South Africa, as she inspired New Zealand to victory against them in a T20 World Cup final in 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Our ninth game,” said Dr. Zinchenko, “is inspired by the Dewey decimal classification 510.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein