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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
The crust is the product of a starter cultivated using rye flour milled by Lindley Mills in Graham, NC.
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
These efforts partly were to cultivate connections in an area saturated with talent, but also to establish relationships in an area Chesney has little experience in.
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Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Whitehead has long cultivated a faux-naïve persona in book talks and opinion pieces.
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Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Whereas many countries maintain strict standards around winemaking—which varieties can be cultivated where, how vintners can combine them, what the resulting blends can be called— Mexico does not.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 June 2026
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
These efforts partly were to cultivate connections in an area saturated with talent, but also to establish relationships in an area Chesney has little experience in.
—
Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Whitehead has long cultivated a faux-naïve persona in book talks and opinion pieces.
—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Whereas many countries maintain strict standards around winemaking—which varieties can be cultivated where, how vintners can combine them, what the resulting blends can be called— Mexico does not.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 June 2026
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Both Kodiak and Aurora are developing self-driving trucks with traditional driver’s components like a steering wheel.
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The new look, developed with branding firm Turner Duckworth, moves Sam’s Club into a brighter blue, a lowercase wordmark and a diamond that now does more than decorate the name.
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Supporters of Amendment 3 have used Thursday’s court ruling to promote the new amendment.
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With the market for robots expected to grow rapidly over the years, the demand for data collection is soaring.
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Even though the Canadians cannot meet Switzerland's physical aggression, their growing confidence has rattled the opponents mentally.
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His organs will be harvested on Saturday.
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Now, researchers at Xidian University, China, are developing new technologies to harvest solar energy in space and transmit it wirelessly to Earth.
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The Dodgers acquired McDermott from the Orioles in mid-April, after Baltimore designated him for assignment.
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The Dream acquired Reese from the Chicago Sky in April in exchange for Atlanta’s first-round picks in 2027 and 2028.
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Nick Engen and Taylor Calmus CBS To help encourage fathers navigating similar experiences, Taylor Calmus, creator of the popular online Dude Dad brand, visited the NICU ahead of Father's Day to surprise Engen and other dads with gift bags filled with supplies.
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You are encouraged to sit and lounge and read.
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Under the island’s current economic model, the government largely determines what is produced, who produces it, the prices at which goods are sold and how the country’s resources are allocated.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns.
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Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft saw losses between 2% and 5% on a mix of AI concerns and higher yields, which tend not to bode well for growth stocks.
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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