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fountainheads

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plural of fountainhead

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a point or place at which something is invented or provided historically, California has served as the fountainhead of that eclectic group of self-actualization movements known as the New Age

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the source from which something grows or develops a collection of lyrical ballads that became the fountainhead of a literary revolution

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Noun

Losing research capacity weakens our ability to generate the next sources of economic growth.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Depending on the provider and plan, these services can monitor multiple sources of information and send alerts when something needs your attention.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

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Instead Reliable Robotics uses the fountains of data that spring from aviation’s heavy regulation.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
The space, inspired by traditional Andalusian patios (complete with Mudejar-style fountains and orange trees), is a lovely retreat in the heart of the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

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Becoming the first Latino directly elected to California’s highest office is a distinction Becerra was reluctant to promote on the campaign trail, preferring instead to focus on his humble roots.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Mulching too early in fall can trap warmth that tricks the plants into sending out new growth, but mulching after the ground has frozen won’t properly insulate roots.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of roots

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The books below will satisfy your bog witch cravings, while also reminding you of the real-world importance of bogs as bulwarks against climate change, cradles of biodiversity, and keepers of ancestral memory.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Soft, dynamic cushioning cradles your feet with every step while providing maximum support, providing transition assistance between launch and landing.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

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Amin Joseph is 46, playing Sonny Liston, who was in his early-to-mid 30s, but Liston was an old 33, having spent years in prison after his rough and impoverished beginnings.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
The women to Vermont State-Castleton in overtime, the men to Johnson & Wales, but this was a night about beginnings, everything that happened a first.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

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