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How sure can we be that these methods will inculcate students with skepticism about conspiracy theories and disinformation campaigns?

From Scientific American • Jan. 25, 2022

If it be communicated to the world, it will inculcate the duty of avoiding deceit.

From Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale by Brown, Charles Brockden

The wisdom thus born out of selfishness will inculcate in those to follow him the folly of selfishness, and the tastelessness of its brightest apples of gold.

From The Golden Censer The duties of to-day, the hopes of the future by McGovern, John

If the teacher’s constant aim is thoroughness, she will achieve even better results in the arithmetic and will inculcate habits in her pupils that serve them in good stead throughout life.

From The Reconstructed School by Pearson, Francis B.