Example Sentences

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This “Animal Farm” is ignorant of the fact that kids need to be stimulated by more than scatalogical humor to actually influence their perspectives, rather than cater to their existing tastes and knowledge.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Consumption would be stimulated and investors would have a reason to sell bonds and plow more funds into equities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

After treatment with dancing molecules, the gelled nanofiber scaffold reduced inflammation, shrank glial scarring, stimulated neurite extension, and encouraged neurons to grow in organized patterns.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

When these areas were stimulated at the same time, the participants gave away more money.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

The scene fascinated Laura Keene and stimulated her theatrical instincts.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson