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as in civilization
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
because of its wide reputation as a place of culture, Boston became known as "the Athens of America"
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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
a study of ancient Anasazi culture as it existed in the canyons of the American Southwest
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as in to cultivate
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
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Recent Examples of culture
Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles has a rich Korean bathhouse culture.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
The team cultured BMSCs and T cells together, and after 48 hours found that up to a quarter of the T cells had gained extra mitochondria.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024
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Also on the grounds is the Explore Navajo Interactive Museum, a 7,000-square-foot facility presenting tribal culture and history.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
Roast on salt rocks, soak in hot water and shed your skin
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Los Angeles has a rich Korean bathhouse culture.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Active cells that require a continuous and substantial supply of energy to maintain their function are more difficult to culture than cells with lower energy requirements.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
The team cultured BMSCs and T cells together, and after 48 hours found that up to a quarter of the T cells had gained extra mitochondria.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024
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Exhibitions focused on Native American civilizations and other non-Western cultures raise this critique implicitly but compellingly.Michaëla de Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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This heroic trio, taking on the fall of civilization and the ravenous undead?Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Cheryl Robinson Brands Becoming Media Channels Savvy lifestyle brands are shifting from hiring creators to becoming creators themselves.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Focus on healthy lifestyle modifications rather than sudden drops in body weight.3 Prognosis and Life Expectancy The prognosis for people with biliary colic is generally good with appropriate treatment.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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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.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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These microbes are cultivated in tanks and fed carbon feedstocks, such as sugar, to synthesize the textile dye.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2025
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With a focus on personal education and honest interactions, each one of his entrepreneurial ventures aims to empower clients to trust their instincts.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 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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One of its recurrent themes is the disparity between India and East Asian societies, which have seen mass primary education as a precondition to industrial growth and large-scale employment.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Is there a sense from people in the Israeli government or people at high levels of Israeli society that anything’s going to change with Trump coming into office?Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Many Indians appear to be tiring of Modi’s showmanship and growing frustrated with his failures.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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But with leading receiver Ladd McConkey and tight end Will Dissly nursing injuries in recent weeks, Davis’ role has grown.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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This helps interviewers see your work as part of a larger purpose rather than isolated accomplishments.Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Jacob Whitehead Basketball: A play-off buzzer-beater Compared to some of the other accomplishments on this list, hitting a buzzer-beater is fairly common.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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But now everyone knows who Sue is, and the billboard is promoting her New Year’s Eve special.Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Marketing from probiotic manufacturers has promoted the idea that reaching for a probiotic is a good choice when digestive problems arise.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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