Example Sentences

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As Eggers jumps through time, we find Cricket working as an intern in an art gallery, an arid, lifeless space where nothing inspiring can possibly exist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Many investors blamed Friday’s strong May jobs data for inspiring the carnage in markets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

"This is something that is much more about inspiring new leaders," said Strautmanis, who served in Obama's first administration.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The brothers also received a letter of congratulations from the Prince of Wales, who wrote that he was "incredibly impressed with your inspiring journey and ambitious challenge to undertake 32 consecutive marathons across Ireland".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

One needed a handle, a lever, a means of inspiring fear.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin