1
as in suffusing
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
dedicated teachers inculcating young minds with a love of learning
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2
as in planting
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a malcontent who inculcated in his offspring an abiding distrust of all civil authority
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Deer are particularly fond of eating tulip flowers, so planting deer-resistant bulbs like daffodils and crocuses is a recommended alternative.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Canna Lily Canna lilies need warm temperatures and soil to thrive, so planting them just as temperatures begin to drop isn’t a good idea.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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The dishes are fresh and vibrant, infusing a medley of spices with quality ingredients to produce tasty creations.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Born in the Gwari region of northern Nigeria, Kwali became the first female trainee at the Pottery Training Centre in Abuja in 1954, and is known for infusing her modern ceramics training with traditional influences.—
Suyin Haynes,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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That's brought employees from many different cultures together, rather than breeding a unified corporate mindset from its founding.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Prior to being rescued, Neve was used for breeding.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Growing up, his mother sang background for the legendary Miriam Makeba, instilling in him a deep connection to the continent.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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Her remarks on free speech came in response to a question about the role of law schools in instilling civic awareness.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Scientists are also exploring gene therapy—implanting a gene that helps to inhibit blood vessel growth—in the hope of treating retinopathy with a one-time eye treatment.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Printing new tissue While traditional bioprinting can already create tissues like cartilage and muscle, implanting them remains a major challenge.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The researchers overcame traditional size limitations by embedding thin but powerful actuators that respond to heat and pressure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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These partnerships support student exchanges, cross-border workshops and exhibitions, embedding the program in a global education ecosystem and exposing participants to multiple markets and design cultures, Kim noted.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Inculcating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inculcating. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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