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inspirer

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Definition of inspirer

as in initiator

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According to Bracewell, the initiators of such a hypothetical contact scenario might choose to reveal their presence by intercepting and re-transmitting radio signals rather than engaging in direct communication.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The Mavericks — not exactly bursting at the seams with other high-level offensive initiators — must be careful not to wear him down.

— Doug Haller, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

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Of course, others revered this leader as a pioneer of nonviolent resistance, great social reformer, inspiring civil rights leader, and the modern father of a major nation.

— Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
Seattle’s entire teriyaki universe exists because of one man, a pioneer of chargrilled chicken thighs.

— Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

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In 2024, the developer that built the mall won approval from county planners for a $5 billion data center campus, and word began spreading through the largely Black community nearby.

— Jenny Abamu, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
One filed by the developers was later withdrawn, while one filed by the city is working its way through the appeals process.

— Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

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Engineers are also working on the advanced radioisotope thermoelectric generators to maximize power output for deep-space environments.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Long story short, campers stay warmer on cold nights and cooler on hot nights without a loud, emissions-spewing engine or generator running in the background.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

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Those supported by anti-CTU groups, meanwhile, talked up fiscal restraint and independence from City Hall and Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former organizer with the union.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Guests at the launch included Erica Wang, CEO of TCCF organizer the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), along with representatives from the Taipei Film Commission and imCore’s strategic partners, filmmakers and AI industry professionals.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

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