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The tour guide was a wellspring of information.
the nation's colleges and universities were a wellspring for political activism and unrest
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The collection’s wellspring is the late-19th century and early-20th ceramics of Nampeyo of Hano (Tewa) and Maria Martinez (San Ildefonso).
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Emerson was the wellspring of the Renaissance.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
In a world that is home to an increasing number of true cultural powerhouses, the United States remains a wellspring of imagination that appeals to audiences both at home and abroad.
—Lily Rothman, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
This becomes the wellspring of the book.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Emerson was the wellspring of the Renaissance.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
In a world that is home to an increasing number of true cultural powerhouses, the United States remains a wellspring of imagination that appeals to audiences both at home and abroad.
—Lily Rothman, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
This becomes the wellspring of the book.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Wellspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellspring. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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wellspring
noun
well·spring
ˈwel-ˌspriŋ 
1
: a source of continual supply
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