flourish
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The prince said he had felt the need to speak out because saying nothing allows "hate and extremism to flourish unchecked".
From BBC • May 14, 2026
He and other foragers followed tips from other ramp collectors or set out to find well-shaded stream beds, where ramp patches tend to flourish.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Social media has created the conditions for this “doomer mindset” to flourish: Constant exposure to information, algorithm-driven echo chambers, and excessive screen time distort perception and isolate teens, making it harder to discern what’s true.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
The Chinese were reportedly so flabbergasted by the comment that they dismissed it as rhetorical flourish.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
The woman swept away the broken bowl with a flourish, almost dancing with the broom.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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