as in inspired
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
presented her with an inspirational book to chirk her up during her prolonged hospitalization
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The Firesign Theatre, a comedy group formed in the 1960s, created surreal albums that mixed satire and science fiction, and inspired a generation of misfits.—
Giri Nathan,
The New York Review of Books,
21 Mar. 2026 -
The Pussycat Dolls, a group inspired by choreographer Robin Antin's neo-burlesque troupe of the same name, were originally comprised of six singers, including Scherzinger, Roberts, Wyatt, Carmit Bachar, Jessica Sutta and Melody Thornton.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Bailey said she is encouraged by the progress of the two main bills and hopes the remaining measures will advance in the final month of the session.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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Cannon and Randolph encouraged the community to have patience as the new shelter is built.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Chirked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirked%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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