wellspring
Example Sentences
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Murnau, a village in the Bavarian Alps about 45 miles from Munich, became Münter’s wellspring.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
Angela’s vivid mood swings are a wellspring of entertainment; Tommy associates her phone number with an orchestral ringtone that sounds like a horror movie jump scare.
From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025
“In these remarkable players, I have found both a profound wellspring of generosity, and a visionary commitment to excellence in music-making.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025
The weight of that history — at a school known both for its wellspring of quarterbacks and lineage of Polynesian stars — hasn’t been lost on Maiava, who called it “a blessing and a privilege.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024
“I think my captors fear my meager magic, dear. Iron dries out one’s magical wellspring, in a manner of speaking. By forcing me to wear these boots, they have made me quite powerless.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
