cultivate
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“It is not desirable to cultivate a respect for the law, so much as for the right,” he wrote External link in Resistance to Civil Government, the essay known as Civil Disobedience.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
It fits the current policy mood: support domestic demand, encourage local brands, develop services, and cultivate new categories of consumption without relying on another old-style property stimulus.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
Munir also steered Pakistan to cultivate ties with the Trump family’s crypto venture and helped mediate a cease-fire between India and Pakistan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Despite having started her political career as a pro-independence advocate, Cheng has in recent years tried to cultivate a reputation as a peace builder.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Parents with money, education, and connections cultivate in their children the habits that the meritocracy rewards.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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