instilled
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Simmons spoke of having a “strong work ethic” that was instilled by her parents, who started bringing her to work when she was only four.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
While the war in Iran lately has instilled volatility in the market, the software selloff began in earnest at the end of January.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The guards, and his father, likely instilled in him a militant worldview that has lasted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
Mabel’s grandmother instilled in her an appreciation for nature as a reminder that she’s part of something greater than herself.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
I believed he was naturally a man of better tendencies, higher principles, and purer tastes than such as circumstances had developed, education instilled, or destiny encouraged.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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