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cultivate

[kuhl-tuh-veyt] / ˈkʌl təˌveɪt /




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This idea of trying to cultivate a public version of yourself because you’re ashamed of the private version of your self.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

At regional chapter meetings in places such as New York City, Miami and Dallas, members discuss how to cultivate a family culture around different kinds of wealth, including “intellectual wealth” and “emotional wealth.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Additionally, they collect blood samples from their volunteer patients to cultivate stem cells into groups of brain cells called neurones.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Participating in Eurovision has helped former Soviet republics such as Estonia and Ukraine cultivate their images as part of Europe, he added.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

While the tzaddik cared for the conduct of the world, for the obtaining of heavenly grace, and especially for Israel’s preservation and glorification, his adherents had to cultivate three kinds of virtues.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok




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