nurture
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She was born in Washington, D.C., in 1915 but left the U.S. permanently to live in Mexico after World War II. “Her work will nurture you,” Wille said.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
The festival is designed to nurture not just comedians but the surrounding community.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
The two leaders will also be keen to nurture close personal ties.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
"The debate between nature and nurture is a long-standing discussion in both biology and society," says co-first author Wenliang Wang, PhD, a staff scientist in Ecker's lab.
From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026
Instead, by a variety of adaptations they utilize their victims for the nurture of their own young.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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