as in encourages
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the sight of the royal family doughtily enduring the bombing raids greatly inspirited the rest of the population
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Paramount’s pressure campaign had been relentless, first winning over theater owners, who expressed alarm over Netflix’s business model that encourages consumers to watch movies in their homes.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026 -
The former vice president encourages voters to cast an early ballot Friday or vote in person on election day.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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Richard’s commitment to empowering the next generation reflects the heart of our mission — and inspires the entire FIT community.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Inspirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspirits. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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