bud

Example Sentences

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David, the budding mogul, is not only backed by father Larry’s Oracle wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal

So the money bouquet culture is unlikely to be nipped in the bud any time soon.

From BBC

When his parents went looking for a space where their budding phenom might have the chance to grow into a larger loop, they settled on the Pettit.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the kohlrabi buds had fallen off when he was hit, but a new one was already sprouting in its place.

From Literature

“Your success will bring me greater joy. Going by your last report, we have a budding doctor in the family! Or lawyer! Isn’t it, Aku?”

From Literature