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
We can’t make the mistake of failing to cultivate the virtue of human intelligence: Invest in our youth, not machines.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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
He was trying desperately to cultivate a mustache on his upper lip and had filled in the empty areas with what looked like brown shoe polish.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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