cultivating

Example Sentences

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“And aren’t those the kind of people we want to be cultivating in society?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Friar, who often talked about cultivating kindness in community, picked the ticker symbol.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

She became an MP in a 2012 by-election, cultivating a saint-like reputation among followers who refer to her simply as "The Lady" or "Aunty".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The research highlights how everyday human activities, including purchasing, cultivating, and transporting mushrooms, can unintentionally introduce invasive species into new environments.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

And he stays, cultivating me like a small inheritance of land where his future resides.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver