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as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a suggestion to go out for pizza that didn't seem to engender any interest
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as in to originate
to come into existence
feelings of confidence and independence that were only just beginning to engender within her
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Recent Examples of engender
That engendered political demands for the same on the Missouri.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Some 3,500 people were extrajudicially disappeared during the last 15 years of Hasina’s reign, says the interim government, while every institution was politicized, engendering deep distrust of the military, courts, civil service, and especially security services.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
That’s the kind of goodwill that both David and Ken have engendered over the course of their careers.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
Larry also thought that teaching his son how to fly might engender a sense of responsibility — a useful lesson for a kid who had few of the disadvantages Larry believed had been critical to his success.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Some 3,500 people were extrajudicially disappeared during the last 15 years of Hasina’s reign, says the interim government, while every institution was politicized, engendering deep distrust of the military, courts, civil service, and especially security services.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
That’s the kind of goodwill that both David and Ken have engendered over the course of their careers.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
Larry also thought that teaching his son how to fly might engender a sense of responsibility — a useful lesson for a kid who had few of the disadvantages Larry believed had been critical to his success.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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As of this January, more than 70% of Palisades residents displaced by the fire had still not returned to their homes, according to a survey commissioned by the Department of Angels, a nonprofit created by the California Community Foundation and SNAP Inc.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Last week, Iran’s president had claimed Tehran would stop striking its neighbors unless any attacks on Iran originated from those countries.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mining and metals accounted for roughly 11% of global scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in 2024, with a large majority originating from Asia, highlighting the sector’s role as both a major emitter and a linchpin of the clean energy transition.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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And the excitement has generated attention across the globe.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company will add to its on-campus staff and work with digital advertisers to generate revenue for the program.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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With two and a half weeks remaining before the Twins begin their season in Baltimore, there are still plenty of roster questions to be sorted out, particularly in the outfield.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
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The trade will not become official until the new league year begins on Wednesday.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Where some see a form of protest, federal prosecutors allege intent to cause harm.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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When disagreements arise, acknowledge everyone’s different points of view before jumping to defend your ideas.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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If the cosmic inflation that occurred prior to the Big Bang arose because certain high-energy conditions were met, then recreating those conditions and those sufficiently high energies could cause a restoration of the inflationary state.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Divers have to carefully chisel each coral from the seabed by hand and bring it to the surface, which takes a lot of time and labor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The two brought some soulful rumination on catered snacks and beautiful women with big foreheads.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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On March 8, most of North America and Europe, along with some Caribbean and Central American Countries, will move their clocks one hour forward and commence Daylight Saving Time (DST).—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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The team’s 2026 model car wasn’t in its wind tunnel until mid-April last year, when other teams had commenced such testing in January 2025.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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