instills

Example Sentences

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"He's got good control of the game. It instills confidence," said Austro.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Sennott’s advice reflects the same audacious energy she instills in Maia.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

But they also display a solid sense of what instills fear in the hearts of an audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

Go with the better quarterback, and Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow instills a lot of belief in his team.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

If he does not know his goods, the sale drags; whereas, if he knows everything good there is to be known about them, his enthusiasm instills enthusiasm into the customer.

From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose