cultivate
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But Ferrari has something that Hermès and Rolex could never cultivate: hordes of screaming fans who worship the brand from the time they can say vroom-vroom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Others say social media’s algorithmic ability to capture, cultivate and control attention makes it fundamentally different from teen-friendly romantasy novels, Marvel movies or first-person shooter games.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Britain's domestic spy agency MI5 warned in November that China was attempting to "cultivate individuals" with access to sensitive information about parliament and the UK government.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
Judging by the comments, Riches has managed to cultivate real credibility with his audience.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
“Of the leads we have,” Moscow informed its agents in the United States, “we should consider it essential to cultivate the following people.”
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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