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also engrains
1
as in inculcates
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
the journalism professor has long ingrained his students with a deep respect for their chosen profession
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as in etches
to produce a vivid impression of
the third-world privation he had witnessed forever ingrained itself upon the young doctor's memory
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as in roots
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
tried to ingrain traditional values in their children
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In-your-face accessories are one of spring’s biggest trends, and chunkier jewelry is staging a comeback alongside bag charms and overloaded charm bracelets—this jewelry begs to be seen and infuses more personality into any closet.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
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Whether producing ceramics, furniture, paintings or sculptures, the Spanish designer-artist infuses his creations with a sense of wonder, often drawing from his Mediterranean roots to evoke warmth and emotion.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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According to a group of former Rams players, McVay establishes clear expectations, communicates effectively, and cultivates a collaborative culture of success.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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By consistently delivering high-quality, actionable insights, the company establishes itself as a go-to resource for solving key industry challenges.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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In response to his desperate order, a blinding light fills the set at Pinewood Studios outside London before cutting out and leaving Pascal's Reed and his family drenched in darkness.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Sun roster isn’t exactly dripping with bucket getters, and Morrow fills that need.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, the rest of the roster could start looking bleak if the team invests too much money in a few players.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Also, roughly 10% of FS KKR’s investments are tied up in Credit Opportunities Partners JV, a joint venture with South Carolina Retirement Systems Group Trust that invests capital across a range of investments.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Mitigating the risk is critical, which puts password practices in the spotlight.—
Mike Wilson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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This model has the ability to bring great value to patients and puts more accountability on healthcare providers to deliver valuable outcomes more than ever before.—
Zameer Rizvi,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Ingrains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingrains. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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