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wellspring

[wel-spring] / ˈwɛlˌsprɪŋ /


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Romance, long one of the most popular book genres, has become a reliable wellspring of content for studios looking for hits.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

“My whole premise was alchemy,” Igor de Kansky said when asked the wellspring of his artwork.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

"Make no mistake, Erivo remains a powerhouse, with pipes that shake the heavens and a wellspring of unforced emotional intensity that never runs dry."

From BBC Nov. 19, 2025

Angela’s vivid mood swings are a wellspring of entertainment; Tommy associates her phone number with an orchestral ringtone that sounds like a horror movie jump scare.

From Salon Nov. 16, 2025

For many kids, the Net isn’t alienation, but its alternative; it’s their intellectual, social, cultural, and political wellspring.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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