cultivate

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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

A native of Bologna, Carracci was renowned in his early career for such unidealized, close-up scenes of everyday life, and his first paintings speak to the moment, and market, that Caravaggio would cultivate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

"We hope Israel will help us cultivate our dry land," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Judging by the comments, Riches has managed to cultivate real credibility with his audience.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

The obligatory labor meant less time to cultivate their own fields.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge