thrive

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Some microbial mats thrive in deep, dark environments by feeding on chemical energy rather than sunlight.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“Mountain lion kittens tend to thrive with a companion, a strategy the Zoo has successfully used with other rescues,” the zoo said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

If U.S. markets thrive, then we can truly call them resilient.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

While the established beavers at Little Sea continue to thrive raising kits, the new arrivals have set up home at an undisclosed location away from their original release site.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Are you kidding? Lorraine and I thrive on excitement.”

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel