as in cultivated
to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on
farmers tilling the soil from sunup to sunset
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Now the physicist and tech entrepreneur is focused on chocolate — not from cacao harvested in tropical climates more suited to the plant, but from cacao grown right here in Southern California.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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The team sees its technique having a role in a more circular economy in concrete production where old concrete is harvested, treated, and used to create new buildings.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Tilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilled. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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