- present participle of cultivate.
cultivating
Example Sentences
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The resignation of the education minister on July 25 marked a rare climbdown for a prime minister who has spent more than a decade cultivating an image of unwavering resolve.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
Richard Graydon spent years cultivating an enviable life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
You’ll just end up annoying your manager or cultivating a combative relationship.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
A retired Air Force Reserve colonel and longtime foreign policy hawk, he spent decades cultivating relationships not only across Capitol Hill but with world leaders, diplomats and advocacy organizations.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
In Jackson Park Burnham faced repeated interruptions stemming from his de facto role as ambassador to the outside world, charged with cultivating goodwill and future attendance.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
