instilling
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The attorney general's office said "for years, this structure has operated systematically, instilling fear and grief in Salvadoran families".
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
“It should be framed to help people make informed decisions rather than instilling a crisis mentality,” Mitchell said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
Apparently, “leadership” in Noem’s world means instilling a culture of fear.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
Last month, CVS Health said it expects to achieve an adjusted earnings compound annual growth rate in the midteens through 2028, instilling long-term confidence in a turnaround narrative.
From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026
Far from instilling resentment, Martin told her, the patrollers’ diligence was a point of pride from county to county.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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