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flourish

[flur-ish, fluhr-] / ˈflɜr ɪʃ, ˈflʌr- /






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These "whale fall" sites create temporary but rich ecosystems where microbes quickly colonize and flourish.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

He was unable to exert his influence in forward positions, although this untidy scrap of a friendly against Marcelo Bielsa's side was hardly the stage for creativity to flourish.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said monetary policy credibility is key for both lowering inflation and creating conditions that allow the economy to flourish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The less happy story is that my generation’s unprecedented financial success is now directly hindering our offsprings’ ability to similarly flourish.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

He signs his name with a wobbling flourish, letting the pen drop onto the desk.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern