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nurturing

[nur-cher-ing] / ˈnɜr tʃər ɪŋ /
NOUN
maintenance
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Chabad rabbis believe every person possesses a divine spark worth nurturing.

From The Wall Street Journal

For years, Washington maintained a hub-and-spoke approach to allies surrounding China, nurturing singular relationships with Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Australia and others.

From The Wall Street Journal

Garcia transitioned into the position of rehearsal director and discovered a love for nurturing the company culture.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite administering many of his father’s affairs and nurturing relations with the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Khamenei remains a largely mysterious figure to Iranians.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There’s so many different sides to Jackie,” she said, ticking off a litany: “She’s fierce, she’s gentle, she’s demanding. She’s nurturing. She’s a mother. She’s a warrior.”

From Los Angeles Times