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nurturing

[nur-cher-ing] / ˈnɜr tʃər ɪŋ /
NOUN
maintenance
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“You could still buy a home. You could still see yourself nurturing L.A., but also L.A. nurturing you,” Guerra said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

That has got to be one of the most vivid descriptions of a healthy relationship with money: You are nurturing the excess energy from all of the work you have done throughout the years.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

“To see NeeDoh come to this moment is spectacular, but it could also quickly deplete a brand we’ve been nurturing for a decade.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

I’m a journalist and writer by trade, so I’ve refocused on nurturing my craft.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Jonas’s father wearing his nurturing uniform, entered the room, cradling a tiny newchild wrapped in a soft blanket in his arms.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry




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