Definitions

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  • verb To instill again or anew; to cause a quality to become part of the nature of someone or something again.

Etymologies

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re- +‎ instill

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Examples

  • They are inexpensive and the money one does pay goes directly to the artists themselves who run their enterprises not as charities but fully fledged businesses. they've been around since 1973, commencing in Germany I believe begun by @@II veterans thus afflicted who sought to reinstill the dignity into their lives that catastrophic injury or disability can strip in a heartbbeat.

    Recent Calendars on Lovely Whatevers 2008

  • Should the Dems sweep, I truly hope they reinstill a sense of civility to government.

    If McCain Loses ... Dave Hurteau 2008

  • I was most touched by Rosalinda Guillen who spoke passionately about the plight of the farm worker and the need to reinstill a sense of pride in the important work that they do.

    Me at the Women's Hall of Fame dinner Anne-Marie 2007

  • "Scientists tell us the best way to address problems with coyotes is to enforce leash laws and wildlife feeding ordinances and reinstill a wariness of humans in them," Rosmarino said.

    Coyote 'problem' in Colorado Jax 2009

  • "Scientists tell us the best way to address problems with coyotes is to enforce leash laws and wildlife feeding ordinances and reinstill a wariness of humans in them," Rosmarino said.

    Archive 2009-04-01 Jax 2009

  • I was most touched by Rosalinda Guillen who spoke passionately about the plight of the farm worker and the need to reinstill a sense of pride in the important work that they do.

    Archive 2007-03-01 Anne-Marie 2007

  • The Bush/Cheney/Rove war gang are going to have to manufacture another domestic terrorist attack to reinstill fear and to point the blame at Democrats and the media.

    Think Progress » Lott: Supreme Court Decision Is ‘Ridiculous and Outrageous,’ Has Our Enemies ‘Laughing At Us’ 2006

  • Someone who actually inspires good feelings among a broad range of people could really reinstill Americans with a sense of actual pride.

    I've caught this viral video and must convey it to you. Ann Althouse 2008

  • I think it's important to try to reinstill confidence in the American voting public.

    CNN Transcript Oct 28, 2008 2008

  • But, we will lose the long-term battle to reinstill in this country a sense of fairness if we focus attention on short-term action.

    Jonathan Tasini: We Have Plenty Of Money -- The Rich Are Killing Us 2008

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