- present participle of nurture.
nurturing
Example Sentences
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But there is a deeper appeal in nurturing an industry geared to Germany’s high-tech strengths at a time when its exporters are facing intensifying competition from China.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 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
It languished on broadcast TV before landing on Peacock, which patiently spent years nurturing the audience.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Nurse bees, August said, had a gift for nurturing, and they fed all the baby bees.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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