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as in developing
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 promoting
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in growing
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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as in harvesting
to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on
we ought to cultivate the field out back
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Recent Examples of cultivating
Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In any event, this is a green light to start cultivating your seeds of intention and manifesting toward a bigger vision.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
Recognizing and cultivating your strengths is essential to this process.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Successful entrepreneurs continually examine their environment to adapt their plans, cultivating partnerships and alliances to mitigate risk.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This underscores how defining yourself through external approval can hinder your ability to foster deeper emotional connections, highlighting the importance of cultivating a strong, independent sense of self to build more authentic and intimate relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The region’s fertile soil is ideal for cultivating grapes that produce outstanding sweet ice wines, as well as a variety of other wine styles.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
With a new year and its attendant resolutions calling on us to work harder and be fitter, cultivating a third life—a life with regular time for connection and glorious, unproductive leisure—is a better goal for 2025.
—Adam Chandler, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In any event, this is a green light to start cultivating your seeds of intention and manifesting toward a bigger vision.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
Recognizing and cultivating your strengths is essential to this process.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Successful entrepreneurs continually examine their environment to adapt their plans, cultivating partnerships and alliances to mitigate risk.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This underscores how defining yourself through external approval can hinder your ability to foster deeper emotional connections, highlighting the importance of cultivating a strong, independent sense of self to build more authentic and intimate relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The region’s fertile soil is ideal for cultivating grapes that produce outstanding sweet ice wines, as well as a variety of other wine styles.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
With a new year and its attendant resolutions calling on us to work harder and be fitter, cultivating a third life—a life with regular time for connection and glorious, unproductive leisure—is a better goal for 2025.
—Adam Chandler, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivating
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Becoming a more successful problem solver involves developing a toolbox of skills that enable you to tackle problems with strategies that work.Wendy Wisner, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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Researchers in South Korea are developing a constellation of satellites that could reveal what goes on in the vicinity of supermassive black holes like never before.Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Teachers attempted to respond to tensions in the school by promoting a two-week study on the history of the conflict.Beth Bailey, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Also, an activation event promoting Meta Quest with an appearance by Jane Fonda promoting her new VR fitness series in West Hollywood has been canceled.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Industrial Revolution was gaining strength, immigration was surging, and the cities were growing at a rapid pace, some doubling in size in a decade.Jim Euchner, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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In fact, 30 of the 31 fastest-growing teams came from hockey.Brett Knight, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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One of their moves was acquiring starting pitcher Max Fried to slot atop the starting rotation with right-hander Gerrit Cole.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Dalziel was charged with, and later pleaded guilty to, 11 copyright offenses for selling items without a license from the owner, one count of transferring criminal property, and three counts of acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, current leadership isn’t fostering a new narrative or encouraging positive change.Jennifer Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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The recent record highs in the S&P 500 were partly driven by optimism that the Federal Reserve would continue cutting interest rates through 2025, making borrowing cheaper and encouraging economic activity.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, a powerful storm system in the Pacific Ocean is producing extreme waves that are only seen every few years on the West Coast.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The key is empowering your managers with the tools and resources to thrive while also fostering a culture of trust, ownership and adaptability.Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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These might include finishing a specific project, developing a certain skill or fostering better team collaboration.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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