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instilled

[in-stild] / ɪnˈstɪld /


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Syrskiy’s Soviet-era military education instilled an understanding of ever-changing tactics, according to Mykola Bielieskov, a senior fellow at Ukrainian National Institute for Strategic Studies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Armed with tennis magazines but no formal training, her grandfather instilled a grueling “tough love” grit in Eala and her older brother, who played college tennis at Penn State.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

"They pursued their education, they built careers, they created lives that reflected the values their parents instilled in them."

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

He led them to fourth place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and has instilled discipline and tactical nous.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Especially if the father has instilled values in his kids and has always been there for them to show them the right way and the right things to do.

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones




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