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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the trout population in the stream is burgeoning now that the water is clean
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Diriyah was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010, and in addition to being the seat of its own governorate, the city has become a burgeoning tourist hotbed for its historical landmarks, new museums, and commercial attractions.
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The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Paul Millsap, who spent four of his 16 NBA seasons with the burgeoning Denver Nuggets, announced his retirement from basketball Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Millsap, 39, most recently suited up for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2022.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
Bündchen showed off her boho maternity style in a sheer ecru lace cover-up from Isabel Marant which highlighted her burgeoning baby bump.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
So Chapa, who lives in Rio Grande City, looked for opportunities in an always burgeoning industry: immigration.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Paul Millsap, who spent four of his 16 NBA seasons with the burgeoning Denver Nuggets, announced his retirement from basketball Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Millsap, 39, most recently suited up for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2022.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
Bündchen showed off her boho maternity style in a sheer ecru lace cover-up from Isabel Marant which highlighted her burgeoning baby bump.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
So Chapa, who lives in Rio Grande City, looked for opportunities in an always burgeoning industry: immigration.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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During Trump’s first term, the Education Department enacted new regulations for the Borrower Defense to Repayment program that imposed new limits and restrictions for relief, and increased the burden of proof for applicants.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Crohn’s can also increase your risk for developing anemia, blood clots, and colon cancer, per Cleveland Clinic.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who are supportive and actively involved with their team create an environment where motivation can flourish. 10.Mark Congdon, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Garden, the hotel's lush lobby-level restaurant, where plants and African Acacia trees flourish in between the tables, is also making a comeback, this time with executive chef Maria Tampakis at the helm.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
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Poinsettias are native to Mexico and bloom in the winter months.Jackie Nance-Sons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Likewise, the dusty, dun colors of Gaza contrast with the snowy winter and blooming spring of D.C. seen from Zuaiter’s window.Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Studies reveal that in recent years, burnout among women has risen from 38% to 42% - a concern that is both pertinent and widespread.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The waves also begin when the electrical voltage in many neurons rises and falls simultaneously once per second.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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Read more Britain’s car finance industry is in crisis – with banks bracing for billions in payouts Auto giants are getting nervous about the prospect of mega fines as EV demand falters ‘Europe’s Detroit’ built a thriving car industry.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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In 2015, Tucson became the first U.S. city to be named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy for its long agricultural history and thriving culinary industry.Jessica Boehm, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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The scene in the casinos was as electric as Coachella, but teeming with race cars, cute drivers, and thousands of people decked out in racing merch—as opposed to flower crowns and boho ensembles.Willow Lindley, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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Question: My muhly grass plants are flowering but have grown quite large.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe to hear this story A local packaging distributor is working to expand the reach of a biodegradable film capable of reducing waste in the manufacturing process.Alex Garner, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Better yet, the deals will only expand as the day continues.Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Over time, in this densely populated but sometimes lonely city, something else blossomed.Joe Ray, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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What began as a simple gift shop evolution has blossomed into a sophisticated marketing strategy, blurring the line between souvenirs and high-fashion collectibles.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgeon. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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