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

“Susanna inculcated the value of tradition and heritage to everyone she knew.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 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

Yet his father’s values — like championing Indigenous rights and valuing education —- were inculcated in the young boy.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2024

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