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or throve
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as in flourished
to grow vigorously
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
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as in prospered
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy
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Recent Examples of thrived
Our steelmakers thrived, but companies that make things out of steel (like Ford, GM and Caterpillar) suffered dearly.
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David Pogue, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
But Spirit Halloween has thrived by finding cheap, vacant spaces, which is what Spencer’s has attempted.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
While the bars and restaurants thrived with energy, Rocksteady offered a more relaxed dining experience, complete with a pianist serenading guests in a stylish, smart casual environment.
—Linda Konde, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
For a while, the Snack Wrap thrived.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The 24-year-old has thrived in Payton’s offensive system, displaying accuracy and the ability to make big throws at the crucial moments, all the while being extremely dynamic on the ground.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
That mission has thrived even as DEI and diversity education efforts have come under attack from political conservatives.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Farmers in many member states have been increasingly angered by attacks on livestock by packs of wolves that have thrived in woods and fields close to agricultural land.
—Raf Casert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
The Skyforce also got 12 points and 18 assists in the victory from point guard Isaiah Stevens, the undrafted rookie point guard out of Colorado State who thrived with the Heat in summer league and training camp.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
David Pogue, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
But Spirit Halloween has thrived by finding cheap, vacant spaces, which is what Spencer’s has attempted.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
While the bars and restaurants thrived with energy, Rocksteady offered a more relaxed dining experience, complete with a pianist serenading guests in a stylish, smart casual environment.
—Linda Konde, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
For a while, the Snack Wrap thrived.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The 24-year-old has thrived in Payton’s offensive system, displaying accuracy and the ability to make big throws at the crucial moments, all the while being extremely dynamic on the ground.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
That mission has thrived even as DEI and diversity education efforts have come under attack from political conservatives.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Farmers in many member states have been increasingly angered by attacks on livestock by packs of wolves that have thrived in woods and fields close to agricultural land.
—Raf Casert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
The Skyforce also got 12 points and 18 assists in the victory from point guard Isaiah Stevens, the undrafted rookie point guard out of Colorado State who thrived with the Heat in summer league and training camp.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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