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flourish

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






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The individuals who survive and flourish in such a system are sycophants and mediocrities, and those who have learned to navigate the Great Leader’s moods are far from the most qualified, talented or honorable.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

They hate seeing an open, resilient economy flourish in one of the world’s most contested regions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Swinney also pledged to double the number of planned GP walk-in clinics and provide money to help Glasgow "flourish again" after the Union Street fire.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

JimmyTrotter opened the doors to the wooden cabinet with a fancy flourish so we could see what had been hidden inside.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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