nurture
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She was born in Washington, D.C., in 1915 but left the U.S. permanently to live in Mexico after World War II. “Her work will nurture you,” Wille said.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
The festival is designed to nurture not just comedians but the surrounding community.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Sakamoto said her coach had told her that she could "nurture a future gold medallist. So maybe you’ll see me as a coach at the Olympics."
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
Many of the other children come from similar economic backgrounds, but all nurture big ambitions for the future.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
"I wonder if my sister knows how to nurture Belles anymore."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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