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as in hotbeds
a place or environment that favors the development of something
a social and political environment that would later become a seedbed of the abolition movement
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2
as in seeds
the source from which something grows or develops
that think tank has served as a seedbed for American conservatism since the Cold War era
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3
as in sources
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
the historic role of the Middle East as a seedbed for new religions
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The ivory tower is losing luster by the second, after campuses around the country proved to be hotbeds of antisemitism, grade inflation has spiked rather than dissipated, and outrageous tuitions fund outlandish administrative salaries.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025 -
The armed forces are not often seen as hotbeds of creativity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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During the formative phase of the infant American republic, when its survival was still problematic, iconic founders performed a valuable function as reliable sources of unquestioned wisdom, a veritable gallery of Delphic oracles available on demand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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While federal grand juries operate in secrecy, any connection between their proceedings and political claims remains speculative unless confirmed by official sources.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The organization's dogs don't just support New Yorkers on marathon day; New York Therapy Animals' fluffy volunteers spread smiles across the city's hospitals, healthcare facilities, day centers, and assisted living facilities.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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This funding freeze forced rape crisis centers to fire critical staff.—
Gwen Moore,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Evolito itself traces its roots to YASA’s early axial flux technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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For better or for worse, the Halo franchise seems to be done with wacky campaign experiments and is returning to its roots.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the photos, Travis can be seen down on one knee as Swift cradles his face in the sweet moment.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, looking deep into these swirling cradles of planet formation has always been tricky.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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The variety of sizes means each bowl perfectly nests within one another for easy organization in your cabinets.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Travel routes were longer, which made the nests less efficient but helped insulate healthy ants from infected ones.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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Uruguay origins The conference dates back to 2016 and is usually held in Punta del Este in the North American fall.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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But with inflation replacing the earliest moments of that stage, all of a sudden the story of our ultimate origins was thrown into doubt.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
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Once finished, the costume springs to life.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lake Crescent, a deep, pristine lake that was carved by glaciers, is 30 minutes from the hot springs by car.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Seedbeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seedbeds. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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