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 organization inspired several other neighborhood step groups.
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But the incident inspired him to test commercial AI glasses in an undergraduate level exam of an electrical engineering course.
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Making the leap to full-time guiding came after long hours and a pivotal conversation with his wife, his biggest supporter and accountability partner, who encouraged him to pursue life around his most consuming obsession.
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In the news release, the Sheriff’s Office encouraged the public to wear proper safety equipment and to wear personal floatation devices while on the water.
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“Chirked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirked%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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