The tour guide was a wellspring of information.
the nation's colleges and universities were a wellspring for political activism and unrest
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The film also confirmed that Buckley’s wellspring of art was likely deep and profound.—Tony Gervino, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025 For liberals, arbitrariness is the enemy of legitimacy in political orders and legal systems, and uncertainty is a wellspring of conflict.—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025 With new and returning users, players can actually reclaim their old accounts—tapping into a nostalgic and childhood wellspring.—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 The story of Aspergillus flavus is a powerful example of how nature can be both a source of danger and a wellspring of healing.—Justin Stebbing, JSTOR Daily, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for wellspring
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of wellspring was
before the 12th century
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