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a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
people of cultivation appreciate the special experience that only live theater can provide
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Recent Examples of cultivation
State of play: Though possession and personal cultivation of cannabis became legal in Ohio on Dec. 7, 2023, licensed recreational sales didn't start until Aug. 6 due to regulatory hurdles.
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Sam Allard, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
My work with spies and years of research reporting on the intelligence world has shown that spycraft relies on the careful cultivation of relationships more than high-speed car chases or dramatic gunfights.
—Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
The South Carolina and the Department of Public Health and Board of Pharmacy would be tasked with developing rules for the cultivation and distribution of medical cannabis and for licensing and regulating medical cannabis businesses.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Uncovering a Forgotten History The discovery was initiated by a 1930s agricultural report referencing untended land filled with graves and trees—an area unsuitable for cultivation.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sam Allard, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
My work with spies and years of research reporting on the intelligence world has shown that spycraft relies on the careful cultivation of relationships more than high-speed car chases or dramatic gunfights.
—Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
The South Carolina and the Department of Public Health and Board of Pharmacy would be tasked with developing rules for the cultivation and distribution of medical cannabis and for licensing and regulating medical cannabis businesses.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Uncovering a Forgotten History The discovery was initiated by a 1930s agricultural report referencing untended land filled with graves and trees—an area unsuitable for cultivation.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivation
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These cultures are differentiated by the role of AI within the organization and its integration with other aspects of company culture.London School of Economics, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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In some cultures, they were feared as omens of bad luck or even linked to witchcraft.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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For instance, individuals in rural areas or low-income households may have limited or no access to high-speed internet, leaving them unable to leverage tools like remote work platforms, online education or e-commerce marketplaces.Pandwe Gibson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, The Dollywood Foundation supports the Imagination Library and other programs that aid people in need and promote education and creativity.Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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For Modi and his party, Indian civilization is inseparable from Hinduism, although critics say the party's philosophy is rooted in Hindu supremacy.Fox News, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Crete has long sat at the geographic crossroads of major civilizations, including Europe, Asia, and Africa.Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration has long held Medicare negotiations as one of its key health care accomplishments.Joseph Choi, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Florida Panthers’ captain has had numerous milestones, accomplishments and honors over the course of his 12-season NHL career — most notably winning his first-ever Stanley Cup last season.Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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Edwards is known for his refinement of radiocarbon dating techniques to study climate history and ocean chemistry.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The 23-year-old’s devastating speed frightens defenders but his finishing needs a lot of refinement.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Sources with knowledge of the investigation told The Times officials were aware of the earlier fire and its general proximity to the starting point of the Palisades fire, and looking into whether they are related.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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On one side, there’s a wealth of scientific knowledge.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Amplify Education Senior product marketing manager, literacy suite.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Some have criticized the notion of financial literacy as a distraction from the need to make the American financial system more equitable.Ann Carrns, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.CNN, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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