as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures
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Even though Lee continues to work on Barraza’s case, the 66-year-old no longer practices law full time and instead now primarily teaches environmental classes and lectures about climate change at Loyola University.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
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My family taught me all about Italian-American comfort food, and Ina taught me about American comfort food.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Dressed in baby blue matching shirts, the Milwaukee Beach Ambassadors have been working to educate Lake Michigan beachgoers on current and water conditions since 2021, an effort spurred by the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Indoctrinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinate. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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