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as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a suggestion to go out for pizza that didn't seem to engender any interest
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as in to originate
to come into existence
feelings of confidence and independence that were only just beginning to engender within her
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Recent Examples of engender
For her part, Miller started the non-profit, PEAK, to create opportunities for Pacific Islanders in entertainment, hoping to build on the interest that the Moana movies have engendered in the industry.
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Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
Practically every government institution had been politicized, engendering deep distrust of the military, courts, civil service, and especially security services.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
For Valéry, Teste counts as a monster only in the way that a biologist would regard a unique specimen: as a notable mutation with the potential to engender a new lineage.
—Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Moderated by the Founder of Women of the World Foundation, Jude Kelly, the CHOGM side-event was one of a series that have been taking place across the Commonwealth to engender more effective collaboration between governments, leaders in civil society and the private sector to confront the issue.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
Practically every government institution had been politicized, engendering deep distrust of the military, courts, civil service, and especially security services.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
For Valéry, Teste counts as a monster only in the way that a biologist would regard a unique specimen: as a notable mutation with the potential to engender a new lineage.
—Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Moderated by the Founder of Women of the World Foundation, Jude Kelly, the CHOGM side-event was one of a series that have been taking place across the Commonwealth to engender more effective collaboration between governments, leaders in civil society and the private sector to confront the issue.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Rolls-Royce was asked to fulfil this order and created a single limousine for the Royal Mews – the same vehicle is said to still be in operation up to the present day.Trinity Francis, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Winter weather may also cause power outages and create potentially dangerous driving conditions.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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By maintaining this separation, sensitive data—such as personally identifiable information—stays within its originating environment, even as workflows are managed remotely.Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The series is the latest addition to the global franchise, which originated in South Korea and has been adapted in over 30 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Thailand and the Philippines.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
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While the 2024 data is not yet available, according to PJM, the regional transmission organization, about 7.8% of energy generated in the state came from wind, solar and water sources, and 42.9% was from nuclear sources.Jessica Babb, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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Furthermore, 12 different Rams defenders generated at least one pressure, according to Next Gen Stats, their most in a single game since Week 6 in 2021.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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The gallery began exhibiting Crain’s work in 2018 and started representing her soon after.Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Whites and Skaggs also began performing often together, with Skaggs introducing the group to new audiences.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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Airport-goers be warned: Getting to Sky Harbor International Airport may be even more of a headache than usual this weekend as a major freeway near downtown Phoenix will be closed from Jan. 10 to Jan. 13, causing trouble getting in and out of the city, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The music video may cause initial backlash among those concerned about propagating mental health stigmas by featuring images of a person in a straitjacket.Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
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Use this to build a plan for when the next downturn arises.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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But the guidelines did not state what actions should be taken when an appearance of a conflict arose.Alexandra Berzon, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in health care, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent months have brought normal to above-average rainfall to much of Northern California, while Southern California has entered an exceptionally dry period.Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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The 119th Congress has commenced with a notable shift in religious affiliation among its members, reflecting a broader trend of religion declining across the United States.Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the real processing will commence in the next weeks and months as El Capitan starts conducting nuclear weapons research in addition to computing work for fusion energy projects, climate change, and drug discovery.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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