nurturing

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Despite administering many of his father’s affairs and nurturing relations with the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Khamenei remains a largely mysterious figure to Iranians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

London Fashion Week, better known for nurturing new talent than for its big-name shows, kicks off on Thursday with a tribute to one of its stalwarts Paul Costelloe.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Lex has a larger-than-life personality — he is sure, protective and affirming of Petar, while Petar is calm, grounding and nurturing of Lex.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Secret Traitor Fiona, on the other hand, wanted to portray herself as someone with a "maternal, non-threatening and nurturing persona", says Mair.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

The wind softly caressed the newborn greenery with a nurturing breeze and skimmed the Jade River, the water now as clear as tears of joy.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin