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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
Both had grown up seeing the fear that S.B. 1070, a controversial anti-immigration law, engendered in their communities.
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Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
In spite of the series’s bleak themes, Lucas succeeds in engendering a new hope, a vision of the future in which the hegemon is deposed.
—Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
The diplomatic tension engendered by Nigeria's detainment of a Binance employee.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Predictably, the memory of the Holocaust engenders a deep sensitivity to any discussions about it.
—Türkay Salim Nefes, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2024
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Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
In spite of the series’s bleak themes, Lucas succeeds in engendering a new hope, a vision of the future in which the hegemon is deposed.
—Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
The diplomatic tension engendered by Nigeria's detainment of a Binance employee.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Predictably, the memory of the Holocaust engenders a deep sensitivity to any discussions about it.
—Türkay Salim Nefes, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2024
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This instance has created a perfect storm for long-term health problems.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Map out your path with this prompt designed to create stepping stones to success.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The flight originated out of Doha, the capital of Qatar.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Debuting on December 6, 1964 on NBC under the umbrella title of The General Electric Fantasy Hour, the special was based on the 1949 song by Johnny Marks (which originated as a poem of the same name in 1939 written by Marks’ brother-in-law, Robert L. May).Marc Berman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
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The film, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, has generated $359 million domestically and more than $524 million worldwide to date.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Heavy Responsibility of AI Use Institutional investors, regulators, and other stakeholders have begun paying more attention to how companies govern their AI strategies.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The recent federal corruption investigation that hauled Madigan and several other lawmakers into court did result in some changes, such as giving the inspector general authority to begin investigating complaints without prior approval from the Legislative Ethics Commission.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Seasonal visitors like rodents, spiders, and wildlife can cause significant damage and health risks without intervention.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The announcement caused the price of bitcoin to surge to more than $100,000 (at the same time last year, the price was less than half that).Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Following the shootings, questions have arisen over whether female mass shooters are on the rise.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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This can pave the way for slower deliveries and fractured relationships when any form of inefficiency arises.Dmytro Spilka, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And the filmmaker, who’s disfigured himself, really wanted to bring it out in the open.Elena Nelson Howe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Disney brings us a new and original tale of these beloved characters telling two parallel stories and correcting the aspects that didn’t work in the 2019 remake.Michaela Zee, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Also, the index was staring directly at its former high point from late 2021, right before the 2022 bear market commenced.Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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What's next: A 60-day public comment period on the report will commence Thursday.Ivana Saric, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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