cultivate
Example Sentences
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Despite her young age, "it appears the regime is trying to cultivate the image of a strong and formidable woman," Lim Eul-chul, a North Korea expert at South Korea's Kyungnam University, told AFP.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
To descend from Judah is to cultivate gratitude.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Judging by the comments, Riches has managed to cultivate real credibility with his audience.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
Even in good years, mangoes are considered one of the most difficult fruit crops to cultivate.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Is this the attitude you wish to cultivate in the rest of the Re’lar?
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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