cultivate
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This idea of trying to cultivate a public version of yourself because you’re ashamed of the private version of your self.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
It’s possible that CBS will calm down, and that Bilton will prove himself to be an independent editor able to attract talent and cultivate great journalism.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Setting up in Cairo in May 1943, Young’s brief was to cultivate local spy networks; gather intelligence; insert agents and operatives in Greece to guide the commandos; sabotage enemy infrastructure; and prepare for D-Day.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
For decades, Beijing has also sought to cultivate relationships with so-called "talents" across the US government and business community, Chu said.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Harvey's agents managed to cultivate informants working inside the East German telecommunications offices, in order to find out which cables were used directly by the Soviet army and secret services.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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