as in encouraging
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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In fact, the director was egging me on, encouraging me to go further with the hunching and muttering.—
Andrew Martin,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Benevolent Venus complements rule-minded Saturn in your 11th House of Friendship, encouraging clear agreements with your teams and friends.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The series quickly became a pop culture juggernaut, inspiring cheeky catchphrases, viral dance moves and Halloween costumes.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The power of modeling Although some people may have a greater predisposition to heroism based on their personality, situational factors also play a key role in inspiring heroic behavior.—
Catherine A. Sanderson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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It can also be used as a bench, bearing up to 355 pounds.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Chirking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirking%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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