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cultivated

[kuhl-tuh-vey-tid] / ˈkʌl təˌveɪ tɪd /


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Born in 1982 in Kabusa, which lies within the FCT, Isaac David remembers a childhood of streams and farmland where families drank water from springs and cultivated land that had sustained them for generations.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Grocery Outlet’s opportunistic sourcing model has cultivated a devoted fan base of TikTok bargain hunters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Wartime history remains delicate for the Japanese, who have for decades cultivated a close alliance with the United States and hoped to move beyond memories of conflict.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

For decades, the city has cultivated an image of stability and safety in a volatile region.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

A deadpan was something she’d cultivated herself, and she knew from experience that such a perfect one was not easily come by.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder