cultivating

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A humane technological order requires a robust civil society: universities, localities, entrepreneurs, churches, professional associations and especially families capable of exercising moral responsibility and cultivating virtue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“And aren’t those the kind of people we want to be cultivating in society?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

She became an MP in a 2012 by-election, cultivating a saint-like reputation among followers who refer to her simply as "The Lady" or "Aunty".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The research highlights how everyday human activities, including purchasing, cultivating, and transporting mushrooms, can unintentionally introduce invasive species into new environments.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Like my daughters, I was cultivating a private life to go along with my official one.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama