Example Sentences

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It suggests a household that lacks rules, or plays by rules other than the ones most of us have been inculcated with.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

It inculcated a deep, intimidating culture of secrecy among its employees and made them sign aggressive agreements to that effect.

From Slate • May 30, 2024

“On the campaign, we sort of inculcated a very clear discipline,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2023

Mallory Mills, 15, who roams the sidelines at football games as Toby the Turkey, Cuero High’s colorful mascot, said growing up in town inculcated a reverence for the bird.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2022

As the children of families that valued scholarly pursuits, Ernest and Merle both were inculcated with the virtues of study and knowledge from an early age.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik