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as in to cultivate
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
a dedicated home gardener who grows tomatoes in her small garden every summer
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as in to develop
to become mature
you've grown so much since we last saw each other
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And investments are only expected to grow, with Goldman Sachs reporting that AI companies are estimated to invest more than $500 billion in capital expenditures this year.
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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Sign up for our free gardening newsletter for our best growing tips, troubleshooting hacks, and more!
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Top-handle bags have long been a staple of Kate Middleton’s capsule wardrobe — and the Princess of Wales just added a new chocolate brown suede style to her growing collection.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Steve Mei, director of Brooklyn Community Services at CPC, said the need is growing as federal benefits shrink.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
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And recently, Minneapolis has cultivated its own take on the culture—a little more social, a little more lively.—
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Coming off two straight nine-win seasons, Dykes has seen enough confirmation on the field that TCU has plenty of talent already inside the building; most of it just needs to continue to develop.—
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Israeli attacks weakened Iran’s regional armed proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollahwhile US strikes dealt significant damage to the country’s nuclear program, which the government spent billions to develop.—
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Steve stays in Hawkins to become a Little League coach, Nancy drops out of Emerson College to take a job at The Herald in Boston, and Robin attends Smith College.—
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Having designed dozens of homes and studied many more, interior designers become accustomed to spotting some of the same home accessories over and over again.—
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
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The batteries are also expected to be smaller, lighter, and cheaper to produce than existing lithium-ion packs.—
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December 22 – January 19 When boundaries feel tight, kindness unlocks progress.—
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 When boundaries feel tight, kindness unlocks progress.—
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Their noise got loudest at night when the city became quiet.—
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And Natalie is still justifiably concerned about her dad, calling him up during his night from hell and getting no information from him.—
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In Sentimental Value, Reinsve shines in her performance as Nora, an actress and estranged daughter to an aging film director played by Stellan Skarsgård.—
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Mite hockey players are aged 8 and under.—
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The Kings went into the halftime break with a 58-46 lead and a 22-5 advantage in fastbreak points.—
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While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.—
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“Grow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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