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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
he willingly nourished a child that was not his own
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Recent Examples of nourish
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Play can currently nourish surprising progress on real goals.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Ophthalmologist-tested and safe for sensitive eyes, it’s infused with Tilt Calm Complex to nourish the lash line and support stronger, healthier lashes.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Mielle Organics Weightless Hair Oil The lightweight hair oil is infused with ingredients like aloe vera and kalahari melon (rich in omega-6), both of which nourish the hair, providing deep hydration, restoring softness, and defining curls.
—Claire West, Parents, 28 Feb. 2026
The two-step system is designed to exfoliate and nourish without irritation, so even sensitive skin types can get in on the glow.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Ophthalmologist-tested and safe for sensitive eyes, it’s infused with Tilt Calm Complex to nourish the lash line and support stronger, healthier lashes.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Mielle Organics Weightless Hair Oil The lightweight hair oil is infused with ingredients like aloe vera and kalahari melon (rich in omega-6), both of which nourish the hair, providing deep hydration, restoring softness, and defining curls.
—Claire West, Parents, 28 Feb. 2026
The two-step system is designed to exfoliate and nourish without irritation, so even sensitive skin types can get in on the glow.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourish
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There are no plans dfor a flotilla promoted by Movimiento Democracia to sail from Miami for now.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Kahana said Ach told him about Ad Kan's connection to Al-Majd, describing it as run by both Arabs and Israelis in Israel but not wanting to promote its Israeli ties.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kabul said Pakistan hit two locations, including an empty security site and a drug rehabilitation center that sustained minor damage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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In October, Hurricane Melissa slammed into Cuba’s eastern province of Santiago de Cuba as a powerful Category 3 hurricane, with maximim sustained winds of nearly 120 mph.—
David Goodhue
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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He’s known as someone who could raise the tide of an entire defense based on his football IQ and his propensity for getting his teammates properly aligned.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Rochester Township Council held its regular meeting on Thursday evening, and it was packed with people who were raising concerns about chemical odors lingering in their neighborhood.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Koolhaas sang the joys of juxtapositions in his 1978 book Delirious New York, and here his firm has cultivated a distinctively New York–y jangle of forms in which the utilitarian becomes the theatrical.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2026
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While not a truly national media figure, Rose has cultivated a strong following in the New York area in the decades since joining Mets broadcasts in 1987.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Creative courage grows with practice, as a nurturing New Moon brightens your 5th House of Inspiration and encourages self-expression through personal projects or other ways of letting off steam.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Grand Rapids has a long history of fostering furniture innovation and even earned the nickname Furniture City.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Rollicking Japanese City Pop era tunes from the ‘80s and ‘90s keep energy levels up; on Sundays, off-duty geiko or maiko may be sitting at a cozy banquette nearby—they’re given a discount to encourage a local patronage, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Looking ahead, the town is also encouraging residents to reduce water use long term by replacing traditional turf grass with more drought-resistant landscaping.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Another potential outcome is a bank levy, which allows a creditor to reach directly into your checking or savings account and seize funds to satisfy a debt, no advance notice required.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Only time will tell whether Macron’s offer will satisfy European partners – or prevent them from deciding to take matters into their own hands.—
Amy McAuliffe,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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