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cultivate

[kuhl-tuh-veyt] / ˈkʌl təˌveɪt /




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It’s incredibly hard to really cultivate curiosity in someone else’s inner life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Just one day into his job, Warsh hasn’t had time to cultivate allies on the Fed board.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

To ensure safety, Swatch had to tell its customers, whom it worked hard to cultivate, to stay away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Participating in Eurovision has helped former Soviet republics such as Estonia and Ukraine cultivate their images as part of Europe, he added.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The trip, perhaps, or her new found me-ness, gave her the strength to cultivate a friend in spite of her mother.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison




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