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nurture

[nur-cher] / ˈnɜr tʃər /




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The Victorian glasshouses nurture fattening peaches, while in the main garden beyond, a tower of water bursts up into the sky—the highest powered fountain in England.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

She was born in Washington, D.C., in 1915 but left the U.S. permanently to live in Mexico after World War II. “Her work will nurture you,” Wille said.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

But there will be no stopping progress, only a utopian, Fairey-like hope that those who come will be inspired to keep and nurture the magical qualities of the place.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The challenge now is for the academy to unearth and nurture several more like him in the years to come following a period of huge change behind the scenes.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

But it kind of feels nice to nurture her resentment, to foster it.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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