as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures
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The political landscape around data centers has since changed since Newsom’s veto in October, said Dan Schnur, a political science professor who teaches at UC Berkeley and USC.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
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Today, Buffalo Soldiers motorcycle groups nationwide focus on teaching Black military history, using their motorcycles to represent the cavalry.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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Originally established to support anonymous crime-tip programs, the event has grown to help fund specialized equipment for local law enforcement, provide youth scholarships and educate participants about crime prevention efforts in the community.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Its job is to educate the public, adopt regulations and investigate, audit and penalize businesses that mishandle personal information.—
Harry Kazakian,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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“Indoctrinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinate. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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