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wellspring

[wel-spring] / ˈwɛlˌsprɪŋ /


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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

The 18th-century cult of reason met its match in the 19th century’s devotion to feeling—including suffering—as the wellspring of life and truth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

Pioneers of the sport, firmly planted in the wellspring of 19th-century Scotland, are given their due.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 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

And a wellspring of all the things that still might be.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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