stimulating

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Nutrient levels - primarily phosphorus - in the lough, from agriculture and wastewater, play a key role in stimulating the blooms' growth.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Xie said the massage is based on traditional Chinese medicine, focusing on stimulating acupressure points around the eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Unlike most cattle, she has lived a long life in a complex and stimulating environment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The climb in energy prices is eroding a key pillar of support for U.S. shares—bets that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates more this year, lowering corporate borrowing costs and stimulating the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Vincent is great at making friends wherever he is, and the Rooses and the other boarders are pleasant, but they’re not like his family, and they aren’t intellectually stimulating.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman