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as in to develop
to come to have gradually
cultivated a taste for opera in order to fit in with his new circle of friends
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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
in an attempt to produce New World counterparts of the wines that he had enjoyed in Europe, Jefferson cultivated several varieties of grapes at Monticello
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Recent Examples of cultivate
There will be discussion on the therapeutic benefits of each plant, how to cultivate each plant in your home garden, and how to prepare tea in a variety of ways.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Before starting Mom + Pop, Goldstone had already cultivated a reputation as a prolific A&R executive, signing the likes of Pearl Jam and Rage Against the Machine, among others.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
While financial experts can often help people reduce their debt and budget for the future, platforms like TikTok can often cultivate a following for unreliable experts.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Italy as a whole is home to around 500 grape varieties that are actively used in wine production, and while Tuscany has 130 varieties registered in the national gene bank, double that number is likely cultivated here in some amount.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Before starting Mom + Pop, Goldstone had already cultivated a reputation as a prolific A&R executive, signing the likes of Pearl Jam and Rage Against the Machine, among others.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
While financial experts can often help people reduce their debt and budget for the future, platforms like TikTok can often cultivate a following for unreliable experts.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Italy as a whole is home to around 500 grape varieties that are actively used in wine production, and while Tuscany has 130 varieties registered in the national gene bank, double that number is likely cultivated here in some amount.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025
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The Royals continue to develop Bergert with each start.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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Both models will offer buyers a choice of 6-speed manual or 8-speed direct automatic transmission (DAT) developed in-house by Gazoo Racing.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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On a societal level, bigger cars take up more public space, leaving less room for the livable, likeable city and promote urban sprawl.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In addition to Wicked: For Good, which premieres on Nov. 21, the Oscar winner is also busy promoting Ne Zha II.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Here’s what else to know about the growing force on the ground in Washington.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The big picture The late-camp adjustments reflect a growing sense of urgency as the Tigers prepare for game week.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2025
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The brand is connected to his Brazilian heritage as the product's main ingredient, açaí berries, are harvested in the Amazon rainforest.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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This beer provided rations to agricultural workers who harvested products that were stored and redistributed by the temple, which served as the city’s religious and economic centre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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Booth hasn’t had much regular-season success since he was acquired via trade last August.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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New signing Rafael Santos, a left back the Rapids acquired from Orlando City late this week, made the bench but did not debut.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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Those ordinary demands may encourage AI use even more.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
17 Aug. 2025
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Are there opportunities for workshops for parents? Innovation Balance: Do policies encourage responsible experimentation or only focus on restrictions?—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Ford will stop producing the Escape and Corsair SUVs at the end of 2025, but anticipates having enough inventory to last through 2026.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The average number of days employees are required to be in the office rose 12% over the past year, but office attendance showed an increase of just 1% to 3%, according to Brian Elliott, CEO of Work Forward and publisher of the Flex Index, which produced the report.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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One consequence of tight monetary policy tends to be a slowing economy and a cooler labor market.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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