nurtured
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This demonstrated that the neuropeptides were not merely associated with caregiving but could actively influence whether an ant nurtured larvae or went searching for food.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
In the 1990s, fro-yo nurtured a dubious reputation for healthiness summed up by George Costanza shrieking in disbelief on “Seinfeld,” “How could this not have any fat?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
The term “parasocial” has become synonymous with Swift’s relationship to her fan base, which she’s built and nurtured via strategic disclosure and thoughtfully relatable vulnerability.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
More: Hardcore gamers nurtured Nvidia and the AI boom.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
Suffice it to say that, in seventh grade, Calliope found herself aligned with, taken in by, nurtured and befriended by the year’s newcomers.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
