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They still have not won a pennant since 1982, but General Manager David Stearns said the near miss had invigorated him.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2019

He spoke not of the gloom but rather of how much the challenge had invigorated him.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2018

An exhausted Agius instead paid tribute to Diamond, saying he had "invigorated and focused the whole organisation" in his 18 months as chief executive.

From The Guardian • Jul. 3, 2012

The weeks-long standoff at the state Capitol last year, which drew tens of thousands of union supporters and national attention, had invigorated the movement, too.

From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2012

The move to Milam Park had invigorated the Fugees, and having a proper field allowed Luma to work on her teams’ weaknesses.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John