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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
wanted to find the art school that would best nurture his artistic talent
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as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
she feels that her lifelong practice of reading the Bible daily has nurtured her in ways she cannot describe
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as in nourishment
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Recent Examples of nurture
Dipesh Navsaria,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Another natural trick is using tea leaves to nurture plants and deter unwanted pests, among other benefits.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
Kevin’s ability to champion talent, nurture stories, and guide productions with both expertise and heart has left an indelible mark on our organization.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Verb
Educators can develop strategies at all levels, from K-12 through college, in which teachers and students use AI to help accomplish learning objectives and develop mentoring and nurturing relationships.
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Dipesh Navsaria,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Another natural trick is using tea leaves to nurture plants and deter unwanted pests, among other benefits.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Noun
His ensemble-friendly technique nurtures a sense of life continually spilling in and out of the frame.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
Kevin’s ability to champion talent, nurture stories, and guide productions with both expertise and heart has left an indelible mark on our organization.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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The company threw a lavish caviar party at Cannes and in May hosted panels promoting its cinematic tool at Amazon’s AI on the Lot event in Culver City.
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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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During the two decades of American occupation, Afghanistan experienced a sort of peace, one in which women could be educated, work as professionals, and even serve in the military.
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Two firefighters died from injures sustained while fighting the blaze.
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The company may be showing some signs of financial stabilization, but sustaining a turnaround will depend on whether change takes hold throughout the entire organization.
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The new Clear Protein Refreshers deliver 10 grams of protein, three grams of fiber, collagen, electrolytes, prebiotics, and 45 mg of caffeine for lasting nourishment and a light boost.
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When movement is restricted, when stress accumulates, when sleep is neglected, when nourishment is poor, and when our nervous system is overwhelmed, imbalance begins to appear.
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But the star has cultivated a loyal collective of her favorite brands, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney and Area (recall her famous Super Bowl jeans).
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The one-person filmmaker averages 3 million views per episode and has cultivated a YouTube audience of 500,000.
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Last night’s rude wakeup call inspires you to make some changes today!
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These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.
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The harm from a dramatic AI-induced increase in mass unemployment would not be cured simply with Universal Basic Income, a policy that shares the gains of AI by simply cutting equal checks to ensure basic sustenance for all.
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The winning photos and finalists in 27 categories showcase photography's unique ability to tell global food stories and underscore food's crucial importance from sustenance to celebration in communities worldwide.
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Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
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Going forward, the city will encourage data center developers to submit an application for a special use district, meaning the site would specifically be used for a data center, nothing else.
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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