Example Sentences

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Her grandmother was nurturing, and they slept in the same bed, talking as they fell asleep.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2021

Cheap credit was nurturing a dangerous dependence on easy money that could end in disaster.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2020

The killing attracted national attention right as Giuliani was nurturing national political ambitions.

From The Guardian • Nov. 17, 2016

He was nurturing new talent, just as teachers like Gene Norris nurtured him half a century ago.

From Washington Times • Mar. 9, 2016

The ET's tone of voice was nurturing in spite of her words.

From Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America by Sills, Steven (Steven David Justin)