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Russia has been nurturing ties in Africa for years and plans to hold an Africa-Russia summit in St Petersburg in July.

From Reuters • May 23, 2023

The UK government has been nurturing the relationship with Doha, to ensure security of supply as North Sea reserves dwindle.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2022

Fox has been nurturing the Big3 for good reason.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2018

Even as she navigates a primary in which she faces little competition for the African-American vote, Clinton has been nurturing the constituency with policy rollouts, private meetings and surrogate assignments.

From US News • Dec. 11, 2015

McKenna wasn't there to talk about milk, but another farm product Yoder has been nurturing.

From Scientific American • Nov. 26, 2014