Example Sentences

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These names are flourishing after recent breakouts, reclaiming key moving averages and retesting former strong breakout levels.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

"They disappeared some time ago -- we thought they were gone. But we found there were more clams there than we thought we were going to see. And they are flourishing."

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2024

Lee's reference to insecticide-resistant bed bug reservoirs reflects on one reason why they are flourishing: Their adaptation to pesticides meant to wipe them out.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2024

"Unfortunately never again is now, right now. Because right now, hatred and antisemitism are flourishing worldwide and we must fight it together," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2024

Even plants introduced to the islands are flourishing.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila