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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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Recent Examples of cultivate
There will be discussion on the therapeutic benefits of each plant, how to cultivate each plant in your home garden, and how to prepare tea in a variety of ways.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Before starting Mom + Pop, Goldstone had already cultivated a reputation as a prolific A&R executive, signing the likes of Pearl Jam and Rage Against the Machine, among others.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
While financial experts can often help people reduce their debt and budget for the future, platforms like TikTok can often cultivate a following for unreliable experts.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Italy as a whole is home to around 500 grape varieties that are actively used in wine production, and while Tuscany has 130 varieties registered in the national gene bank, double that number is likely cultivated here in some amount.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Before starting Mom + Pop, Goldstone had already cultivated a reputation as a prolific A&R executive, signing the likes of Pearl Jam and Rage Against the Machine, among others.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
While financial experts can often help people reduce their debt and budget for the future, platforms like TikTok can often cultivate a following for unreliable experts.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Italy as a whole is home to around 500 grape varieties that are actively used in wine production, and while Tuscany has 130 varieties registered in the national gene bank, double that number is likely cultivated here in some amount.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025
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Over the last decade or so, there's been more research into hyperpigmentation — which can show up as dark spots or patches — and melasma, a condition where brown or bluish-gray patches develop on the skin.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
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Approximately 80% of humans develop dermatitis upon exposure, the University of Chicago said.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, VIA CDC was founded in 1995 by the School Sisters of St. Francis to promote neighborhood revitalization and community pride, according to the organization's website.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The presence of Russian naval vessels in the Far East, aimed at promoting national unity, follows President Vladimir Putin's trip to Alaska to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on August 15.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Reports were growing more grim, and the body count was rising.—
Mandi Wright,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Department of Transportation created the classification of low-speed vehicles in 1998 in response to growing public interest in using golf carts to make short trips and conflict over their legality in state, local and federal law.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
31 Aug. 2025
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The brand is connected to his Brazilian heritage as the product's main ingredient, açaí berries, are harvested in the Amazon rainforest.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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This beer provided rations to agricultural workers who harvested products that were stored and redistributed by the temple, which served as the city’s religious and economic centre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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Since, the organization has acquired the land to build 20 new homes to increase housing availability and home ownership in the community.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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According to Agha, as reported by Forbes in 2023, the app acquired 2 million active users in just 18 months since the app launched in late 2021, with some users earning $5,000 per month on the platform.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Mark Armstrong: Traveling to a stunningly remote location encourages you to look inward.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Miss Manners encourages you instead to put the energy into that letter, thanking the gentleman profusely for attending to such a monumental and potentially harrowing situation with so much grace.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
29 Aug. 2025
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The average number of days employees are required to be in the office rose 12% over the past year, but office attendance showed an increase of just 1% to 3%, according to Brian Elliott, CEO of Work Forward and publisher of the Flex Index, which produced the report.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ford will stop producing the Escape and Corsair SUVs at the end of 2025, but anticipates having enough inventory to last through 2026.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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One consequence of tight monetary policy tends to be a slowing economy and a cooler labor market.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Contributions skyrocketed by an average of 374 percent across the 16 schools, which tended to coincide with stadium renovations and new practice facilities.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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