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leaven

[lev-uhn] / ˈlɛv ən /
VERB
ferment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK


VERB
influence
Synonyms
VERB
raise
Synonyms


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In late February, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon joined with Leaven Land and Housing and several other organizations to place House Bill 3482 before the Oregon Legislature.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2023

The Leaven Community Land and Housing Coalition, which represents churches in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties, is overseeing development.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2023

At least 68 faith congregations in Oregon are either starting the development process or considering it, said the Rev. Julia Nielson, executive organizer of the Leaven Community Land and Housing Coalition.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2023

One morning, we bought several of Wild Leaven Bakery’s high-altitude sourdoughs, denser and heavier than loaves produced at sea level.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2022

Bessie Leaven had said I was quite a lady; and she spoke truth—I was a lady.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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