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nurturing

[nur-cher-ing] / ˈnɜr tʃər ɪŋ /
NOUN
maintenance
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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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