The tour guide was a wellspring of information.
the nation's colleges and universities were a wellspring for political activism and unrest
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Although Freaks and Geeks was canceled before the first season even finished airing, the teen dramedy has proven over time to be an incredible wellspring of talent.—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024 And the wellspring of the collective Russian subconscious, according to Yaffa, is wiliness.—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2020 What began as a whim became not only a hit book of the same name, but also a wellspring of devoted clients.—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2024 So why not rely on yourself to be a wellspring of skills, understanding, and knowledge?—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wellspring
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of wellspring was
before the 12th century
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