cross-pollination
noun
cross-pol·li·na·tion
ˌkrȯs-ˌpä-lə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the transfer of pollen from one flower to the stigma of another
2
: cross-fertilization sense 2
cross-pollination of fantasy and realism
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Such collaboration and cross-pollination is why the state permitted the creation of charter schools 25 years ago.
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Robert Rader, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2025
And there’s enough cross-pollination between the staffs to think no one will be surprised inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, no matter what happens.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
But there is cross-pollination among top fund-raisers for Mr. Trump’s inauguration and his political efforts, including several partners at lobbying firms that represent major corporate interests.
—Kenneth P. Vogel, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
This sort of cross-pollination between knowledgeable employees and new adopters creates a better balance of skills and promotes knowledge transfer, leading to more modern, safe, reliable and sustainable operations.
—Alvaro Rozo, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Robert Rader, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2025
And there’s enough cross-pollination between the staffs to think no one will be surprised inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, no matter what happens.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
But there is cross-pollination among top fund-raisers for Mr. Trump’s inauguration and his political efforts, including several partners at lobbying firms that represent major corporate interests.
—Kenneth P. Vogel, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
This sort of cross-pollination between knowledgeable employees and new adopters creates a better balance of skills and promotes knowledge transfer, leading to more modern, safe, reliable and sustainable operations.
—Alvaro Rozo, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Cross-pollination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-pollination. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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