instilled
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She particularly credits her parents with the work ethic they instilled in her from a young age to have respect for the craft and the job.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
"But the injuries really set me back and damaged my confidence a little, and maybe instilled some doubt in me for a period of time."
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
President Trump’s Fed chair nominee spent over a decade working for the billionaire investor, who instilled in him a relentless trust in data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
Jonathan also denounced "reports of intimidation, arrest and abductions" saying they "instilled fear and eroded public trust in the electoral process", AFP news agency reports.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
I feared early instilled prejudice: I wanted to have you safe before hazarding confidences.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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