cultivate
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But there are myriad ways to cultivate happiness at work, according to Laurie Santos, a psychology professor at Yale University and host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
It’s possible that CBS will calm down, and that Bilton will prove himself to be an independent editor able to attract talent and cultivate great journalism.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
It’s incredibly hard to really cultivate curiosity in someone else’s inner life.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Setting up in Cairo in May 1943, Young’s brief was to cultivate local spy networks; gather intelligence; insert agents and operatives in Greece to guide the commandos; sabotage enemy infrastructure; and prepare for D-Day.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Aspiring wordsmiths would do well to cultivate this awareness.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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