1
as in centers
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 roots
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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This summer, the mayor says recreational centers will begin hosting midnight basketball.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026 -
The free, one-day event centers on independent comic creators, cosplay, and beginner-friendly Dungeons and Dragons, offering a smaller, more focused alternative to traditional conventions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ideally, the correct pot size provides room for roots to grow, and enough soil moisture to avoid twice-daily waterings, but still dries down adequately.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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But his family's roots run deep.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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On average, the study participants consumed about 41% of their daily food from ultraprocessed sources.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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The fees help preserve the city’s general fund budget without having to cover the full cost of its maintenance from other sources.—
Henry Foster Iii,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But even the entry-level Superior Rooms offer good-sized nests for a Florentine sojourn, and there is no such thing as a small bathroom in this establishment (or one, come to that, without enough marble to carve a David).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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According to LaGreco, penguin chicks stay in their nests with their parents for about three months before venturing out.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Clayton Seigle, a senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, told ABC News that spoofing or manipulating the tracking system can obscure a vessel's origins, destination and cargo.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fans made an on-screen rivalry a real thing Garth's memoir covers her origins, growing up in Illinois and Arizona before taking the leap at 17 and moving to Hollywood with her mother to chase her dreams.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cellphone mounts or cradles allow people to access their mobile devices at all times.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
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However, many Ag Reserve landowners still orient their lifestyles around agriculture through farms, nurseries and equestrians operators.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Adding the right fertilizer to your soil can make a major difference in growth and root strength—and garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, and plant nurseries are great places to buy unwanted bags for less.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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But know that dahlias grown from seed are not true to their parent plant due to cross-pollination.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Use physical barriers like stone, plastic, or metal edging to keep gravel and grass separate and keep seeds from getting in the gravel.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Seedbeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seedbeds. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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