inspired
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After reading a Times story about Georg Kochi, a retiree who swapped his Koreatown lawn with plants suited for California, Lee was inspired by Kochi’s wild, wabi-sabi-style garden, which embraces the art of imperfect beauty.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The film, whose title means "I will return", tells the story of a romance that survives nearly eight decades, inspired by real-life accounts from families affected by the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
That would be a shame, given how inspired Bass was by his primary effort.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
"Your imagination and ingenuity have inspired me for the last 15 years and I'm deeply grateful to have been on this journey with you."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The words were noble, and Koffi found herself reminded of another time Ekon had said some noble-sounding words that had inspired her.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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