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nurture

[nur-cher] / ˈnɜr tʃər /




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Claudia’s version of nurture gone wrong may just have them all beat, but yeah, she didn’t get her own book.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

She concentrated on her theatre work, which Keith had continued to nurture alongside TV - particularly comedy classics from the likes of Noel Coward and Oscar Wilde.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

Phil’s influence, many orchestras everywhere now compete for the latest wunderkind hoping to capitalize on the youth movement rather than slowly nurture a rare ability.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2026

Iris Sun, principal investor of the global flagship fund at 500 Global in Palo Alto, tries to observe and nurture founders’ soft skills by spending more time hanging out than she did in previous years.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

The alleged controversy is as bogus as other catchy dichotomies such as nature versus nurture and America: Love It or Leave It.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

Conventional wisdom now has it that Hollywood no longer creates and nurtures young stars in the way it once did.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2025

In actuality, what it nurtures and rewards is dutiful followership.

From Salon Jan. 12, 2025

The domestic game nurtures talent and its importance to the sport in our country should not be underestimated.

From BBC Dec. 4, 2024

“She’s the mother of the plants and nurtures all of them, and I’m the builder,” Johnsen said.

From Seattle Times May 22, 2024

Our shared vulnerability and imperfection nurtures and sustains our capacity for compassion.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

The term “parasocial” has become synonymous with Swift’s relationship to her fan base, which she’s built and nurtured via strategic disclosure and thoughtfully relatable vulnerability.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

The team was willing to give up Brown—a five-time All-Star whom the Celtics had drafted, partnered with Tatum and nurtured into a champion—to acquire the best player available.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

"It is time for Whitehall to accept that growth cannot be ordered from the top down - it can only be nurtured from the bottom up," Burnham said.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

Read on: Hardcore gamers nurtured Nvidia and the AI boom.

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

The sandblasters have been here, the skylight people; inside, the benjamina trees and tropical climbers have taken over, ousting the mangy African violets once nurtured on kitchen windowsills.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

Parallel to Byrd’s stirring public advocacy is a crucial personal thread: her nurturing of Shelly, whose progressing dementia requires regular supervision.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

The Arab world needs to step into that role at long last, nurturing a partner for peace.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

“That might mean nurturing your professional network, exploring roles selectively or building a financial cushion, without letting your current responsibilities slip.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 12, 2026

“It took a lot of nurturing, a lot of time, a lot of work.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

Without her young to inspire her, it would not take many days for the nurturing instinct to die.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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