- present participle of inspire.
inspiring
Example Sentences
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But worries about America’s fiscal situation have a way of inspiring gold bugs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
And I found that to be very inspiring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
“You are inspiring a dozen people for every person that criticizes you.”
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
"What we see on the Earth is inspiring what we want to do in our space science research," she added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Outcasts United is the inspiring true story of this amazing group of boys and their coach.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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