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as in inculcating
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
the journalism professor has long ingrained his students with a deep respect for their chosen profession
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as in etching
to produce a vivid impression of
the third-world privation he had witnessed forever ingrained itself upon the young doctor's memory
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as in entrenching
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
tried to ingrain traditional values in their children
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Government dysfunction will likely last well into the new year, entrenching the country’s economic and social problems.—
Victor Cha,
The Atlantic,
20 Dec. 2024 -
The hotel opened in 1924, and through its proximity to Gleneagles station, already established in 1912, guests could arrive in style and comfort, entrenching its reputation as a peaceful retreat for London’s high society.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes,
11 Oct. 2024
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This sulfate-free formula gently cleanses without stripping moisture, infusing your strands with reparative antioxidants, amino acids, and fatty acids to strengthen and smooth.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2025
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By infusing Vuitton’s iconic bags with his vibrant designs, Koons attracted both fashion consumers and art enthusiasts.—
Vincent Gregoire,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Diop departs from the strict orthodoxy of documentary film by imbuing the artifacts with human voice, narrated by five different actors.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Dec. 2024
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What hasn’t changed this year is the family’s commitment to imbuing fun with philanthropy.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Dec. 2024
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For instance, embedding withdrawal penalties—such as the sanctions clauses the European Union installs in many trade agreements—can deter treaty abrogation.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Regularly revisiting feedback ensures these tools remain relevant and practical, embedding mental health support into the company culture.—
Dr. Ritu Goel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter 1 With children as young as 6 months already establishing a digital footprint, parents who opt to keep their kids offline find themselves in the minority.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the establishing exterior shot is a matte painting, and the interior of the structure and closer exterior shots were built out on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lot.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
24 Dec. 2024
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Companies investing solely in brand awareness are missing the bigger picture.—
Medhat Zaki,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Google is investing heavily to try and stay on top, principally through Gemini, its AI model.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
28 Dec. 2024
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Their contactless wireless charging technology eliminates the need for complex wiring to enable new features and improve product reliability.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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But charging for service remains farther down the road.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PCMAG,
8 Jan. 2025
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Keep in mind, most places charge for filling up balloons, so make sure to inquire about that.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
4 Jan. 2025
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The data reveals that H-1B visas are frequently used to bring in ordinary workers filling routine jobs at much lower wages than their American counterparts.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Ingraining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingraining. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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