: being in an early stage of development
budding novelists
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her budding career as a lawyer
the budding romance between the coworkers was the talk of the office
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Beyond her academic excellence, Belle consistently creates films on her own time and has built a budding YouTube channel that showcases her originality, strong visual storytelling, and impressive creativity in editing.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
But there remains some budding controversy about the nameplates on the brothers’ Wild jerseys.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
Roberts and budding linebacker/safety John Curry will man the interior linebacker spots in 2026 alongside at least one portal addition.
—Ty Kaplan, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for budding
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“Budding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/budding. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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