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as in to cultivate
to help the growth or development of
wanted to find the art school that would best nurture his artistic talent
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as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
she feels that her lifelong practice of reading the Bible daily has nurtured her in ways she cannot describe
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as in nourishment
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Recent Examples of nurture
Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
This year’s shows demonstrated the fruits of the commission’s three-year investment in nurturing local talent through the Saudi 100 program, a mentorship and training initiative.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024
Sailer says that nurture plays a role, but generally concludes that differences between racial groups exist in large part because of inherent traits.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2024
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While Duterte had nurtured cozy ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Marcos has broadened defense and military relations with the United States and its Western allies.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
This year’s shows demonstrated the fruits of the commission’s three-year investment in nurturing local talent through the Saudi 100 program, a mentorship and training initiative.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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The mother invoked the age-old nature versus nurture debate as to whether innate biology or environmental forces are more influential on human development.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024
Sailer says that nurture plays a role, but generally concludes that differences between racial groups exist in large part because of inherent traits.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2024
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Newsom has devoted much of his second term as governor to cultivating national media attention, especially from Democrat-leaning outlets such as MSNBC.Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The devastation that wiped out the dinosaurs created ideal conditions for various fungi to thrive, and ants actually began to cultivate fungi.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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In addition, the NCAA, whose enforcement staff includes a sports betting unit that specializes in betting cases, has recently expanded efforts to monitor games and educate players in the wake of legalized sports gambling.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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Start by educating your team on the true costs and potential returns of AI personalization.Andy Kaiser, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The filing also outlines potential risks, including the possibility of falling below Nasdaq's listing requirements and the need for additional capital to sustain operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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By this point, the network of support that had sustained IRA operations in West Belfast was beginning to show signs of tear.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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The bottom line here is: when your hair is in need of a pick-me-up, hair masks can be a great addition to your hair care routine, helping to alleviate dryness and damage, and providing deep nourishment and repair, Agbai says.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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This innovative lip treatment offers the convenience of a balm coupled with the nourishment of a mask, providing 12 hours of hydration.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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During their stay in Argentina, the San Sebastian and Malaga Festivals will meet representatives of the Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos and Santiago del Estero provinces to work on drawing up a collaboration agreement to promote exchange and relations between Spanish and Argentine cinema.John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Then there's the support the tech titan has provided both in-person and virtually by attending campaign rallies and using his social media platform X to regularly promote conservative messaging.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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New patterns, inspired by Minassian’s own work, include large-scale rhythmic motifs that reflect his belief in creating versatile, impactful pieces suitable for any space.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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The realization inspires him to travel to New York to find his birth father.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Only certain anaerobic bacteria — which don’t rely on oxygen and get their sustenance from geochemical products — would survive.Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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In addition to the sessions, I was encouraged to prioritize rest, sustenance, and activities that brought me joy.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 13 Aug. 2024
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Gifts Under $50 Keep it traditional by giving him high-quality underwear or encourage him to pamper himself with a grooming kit from one of our favorite beauty brands.Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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In between tales of dinner parties in Copenhagen and wearing Christian Lacroix straw hats in Paris, Blair encourages us to wait for the moonlight to better illuminate our photographs.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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