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nurturing

[nur-cher-ing] / ˈnɜr tʃər ɪŋ /
NOUN
maintenance
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In the longer term, Arteta has shown his penchant for hosting barbecues for his players, staff and their families at the club's London Colney headquarters - showing the importance he places on nurturing bonds.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

That has got to be one of the most vivid descriptions of a healthy relationship with money: You are nurturing the excess energy from all of the work you have done throughout the years.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

I’m a journalist and writer by trade, so I’ve refocused on nurturing my craft.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Older plants may play a role in nurturing the growth of younger ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

She’s possessive in the most nurturing, big-sister way possible.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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