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Recent Examples of injects
As war injects extreme volatility into oil and gas markets, the global race for energy security is making China stronger, according to Jacky Tang, emerging markets chief investment officer at the private banking arm of Deutsche Bank AG.
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Ishika Mookerjee, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
For Hall, the addition injects a new energy into the series.
—Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Las Vegas injects Colorado River water directly into the aquifer using special wells, and has done so since the late 1980s.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Proponents raised health concerns about exposure to pollutants and hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which injects water, chemicals and other substances underground to break through rocks to extract the minerals.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
That injects a level of risk into the companies’ contracts with its suppliers that ends up leading to higher prices, according to Doug Horton, Eversource’s vice president for rate and regulatory requirements.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The playful, outfit-making detail immediately injects fun into any look and, when done well, can also be pretty chic.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
As with anything involving high schoolers, Brian takes a seemingly low-stakes scenario and injects it with high-stakes emotion.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
This routine is a foundation and powder-puffed process that injects a cushiony boost of confidence into her performance.
—Kayla Blanton, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Ishika Mookerjee, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
For Hall, the addition injects a new energy into the series.
—Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Las Vegas injects Colorado River water directly into the aquifer using special wells, and has done so since the late 1980s.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Proponents raised health concerns about exposure to pollutants and hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which injects water, chemicals and other substances underground to break through rocks to extract the minerals.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
That injects a level of risk into the companies’ contracts with its suppliers that ends up leading to higher prices, according to Doug Horton, Eversource’s vice president for rate and regulatory requirements.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The playful, outfit-making detail immediately injects fun into any look and, when done well, can also be pretty chic.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
As with anything involving high schoolers, Brian takes a seemingly low-stakes scenario and injects it with high-stakes emotion.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
This routine is a foundation and powder-puffed process that injects a cushiony boost of confidence into her performance.
—Kayla Blanton, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injects
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The change added a room where prisoners are to be examined and prepped for either a standard peripheral IV, or a central line — a more invasive procedure that inserts into the internal jugular in the neck, a femoral vein in the upper thigh or a subclavian vein in the chest.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Catherine’s ignored handmaid, Nelly (Hong Chau), inserts herself into everyone’s drama out of pique.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The system not only holds plate umpires more accountable, but also introduces new layers of strategy, making games more entertaining.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth Banks plays Lindy Littlejohn, the miniaturized wife, who introduces the series over a montage of future bite-sized misadventures.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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DiMarco is a perfect fit as the besotted but fragile boy-man groom while Jason Leigh interjects hazy weirdness while Levine, Wilbusch, Birney, Crome and Fraser keep our suspicions about them on high.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the middle of the date, the FBI interjects and arrests the man, blowing up Athena’s cover.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The timeless gingham pattern is complimented by tassels around the hem, which adds a touch of sophistication to your tablescape.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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The sausage adds a bit of heat, while the peppers and pan sauce bring a light tang that keeps the dish from feeling too heavy.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Templeton intersperses these pictures with fragments from her teen diaries.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
13 Dec. 2025
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Greengrass intersperses those blistering moments with scenes of firefighters and other authorities talking about how to deal with the fire and filling in plot points away from the action.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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