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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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How much was that a preset tone because of your pre-existing relationships with some of the guests, and how much is cultivated on-camera?
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
By exposing children to cultural nuances alongside language lessons, educators can cultivate global citizens who are equipped to navigate a multicultural world with empathy and respect.
—Nina Greenwood, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The industry has been cultivating lawmakers in both parties, with its main PAC — Fairshake — endorsing equal numbers of candidates on each side.
—Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Horowitz cultivates these credos in his clients, yet his usual practice is to wrest books from the grip of one, bestow them into the hands of another, then wrest them back for a third.
—Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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In the 20 years that followed, both women developed serious health issues.Annie Nova, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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Since their circadian rhythm is still developing, babies and young children wake up earlier during the first few days after the November time change.Gina Park, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Lam, a long time Milpitas resident, is hoping to promote public safety in the city and wants to prioritize financial transparency and accountability on the council.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Outside the main doors, one large group of election observers congregated as Jefferson Davis lead them in a prayer. Davis, is a former Menomonee Falls village president who promoted false claims about the 2020 election and tried to overturn the results.Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Those arguments have been repeated by a small but growing number of online detractors.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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As its impacts grow more visible and destructive, how is this possible? Views of Hurricane Milton’s damage across Florida.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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The Double Trouble Buck The Double Trouble Buck replica isn’t from a buck that was harvested or even found dead.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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Each layer is about one-tenth the thickness of a human hair and, when air is blown across it, static electricity is produced, which can then be harvested.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2024
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San Jose acquired Vanecek and a 2025 seventh-round puck from the New Jersey Devils at the trade deadline last season for fellow goalie Kaapo Kahkonen.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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After failing to acquire Rogers Corporation due to regulatory hurdles, DuPont took the sale proceeds and repurchased billions of dollars worth of stock at much lower levels.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Nick Seidler, 56, of Wauwatosa, MSOE coordinator of special events, was walking to work outside the polling place and said he was encouraged to see so many students voting.Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Workers producing pure electric vehicles at a Volkswagen (Anhui) workshop in Hefei, China, on Sept. 25, 2024.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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True lilies produce one stem and have narrow, strappy leaves.Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Unlike other ray species, round rays tend to stay hidden in the sand, relying on their natural camouflage to avoid predators — human included.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Trump hasn’t faced many of these questions on the campaign trail or in debates or interviews, as the candidates and reporters covering them tend to focus more on the middle class.Eli Hager, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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