Introduce gradually (6)

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instil

'introduce gradually' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for instil that I've seen before include "Drill" , "Inject ideas into mind" , "It's nil (anag.)" , "Put gradually into mind" , "Implant (in the mind)" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate and the Evening Standard.

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