variants
or niduses
as in nests
a place or environment that favors the development of something
a type of contact lens that proved to be a nidus of infection
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Some said the city failed to adequately seek public outreach and ignored their concerns about potential harm to turtle nests.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026 -
Since 1918, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act has prevented interference with native birds, and their nests and eggs are protected, too.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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Leo's visit signals a return of papal attention to Europe's Christian roots after Pope Francis largely stayed away from the traditional centers of Christianity in favor of smaller Catholic communities farther away.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Leo's visit signals a return of papal attention to Europe’s Christian roots after Pope Francis largely stayed away from the traditional centers of Christianity in favor of smaller Catholic communities farther away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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These incidents have many travelers asking if cruises are breeding grounds for illnesses and germs?—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Apocalypse movies are breeding grounds for unlikely posses, and this Australian zom-com from writer-director Abe Forsythe is no exception.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Microblogging and social networking platforms like Tumblr and MySpace became hotbeds for advice on disordered eating.—
Jordyn Tovey,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
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Big cities are hotbeds of outsourcing.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Ugarte said one of his key focuses, if elected, would be to address environmental inequities and lack of reliable public transportation in the district.—
Kristy Hutchings,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Beachwear, resortwear, prêt-à-porter, fashion jewelry, bags, accessories, eyewear, footwear and childrenswear are the main focuses at the trade event.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Some of the galaxy's most spectacular stellar nurseries resemble giant cosmic wagon wheels, with spoke-like structures that scientists say were sculpted by shockwaves from stellar explosions and powerful stellar winds.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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However, since clay is nutrient-rich, Jones recommends mixing it with ground soil found at retail nurseries.—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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“Nidi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nidi. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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