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as in birthplace
a place of origin
Philadelphia is known as "the cradle of liberty" because it was there that the Declaration of Independence was signed
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as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
the 1848 meeting at Seneca Falls, New York, is often regarded as the cradle of the women's suffrage movement
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as in to mother
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Recent Examples of cradle
Olivia Schellenberg, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
And from a historical standpoint, Machu Picchu, dating from the 15th century, is the new kid on the block, with Caral, now viewed as the cradle of Andean civilization, far outdating the Incan Empire.
—Elissa Garay, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
There are videos from nearly three decades ago, when the musician cradled him in her arms as a baby.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The actual land of Uruguay cradles vineyards, working estancias (ranches), and rustic-luxe wine lodges, giving visitors plenty to see and do.
—Olivia Schellenberg, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
And from a historical standpoint, Machu Picchu, dating from the 15th century, is the new kid on the block, with Caral, now viewed as the cradle of Andean civilization, far outdating the Incan Empire.
—Elissa Garay, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
Your hand cradles the device—no more cramps—and the straps also reduce accidental drops.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
There are videos from nearly three decades ago, when the musician cradled him in her arms as a baby.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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The menu is still being worked out, with a mélange of flavors inspired by: His birthplace in Jerusalem, especially the shuks (markets) that his grandfather — an agronomist and a dedicated vegan — taught him about, in addition to sharing all about the local fields and vineyards.Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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The fundraiser organizer said the family would like to transport the man from California to Guatemala, his birthplace, for burial.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Fisherman Aesthetic Trend Oceanic influences have served as an endless source of inspiration.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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With human donor organs in short supply, some researchers are exploring the use of pigs as a potential source.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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There was not nearly as much of a reaction from starfish when the arms were clamped in the middle or end.Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2024
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On one particular rep with the backups, he got clamped by Kindle Vildor.Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
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She was born on June 10, to mother Jona, 25 and father Tony, 24, and has two siblings named Pork Stew and Sweet Pork, according to previous USA TODAY reporting.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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That divine feminine energy and the space to create and to mother a project.Reanna Cruz, Vulture, 25 June 2024
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The origin point of the blaze is textbook wildland-urban interface, or WUI (woo-ee).Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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True to their origin story, Gonzalez was wearing a sequin La DoubleJ number for the occasion.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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At dinner, find handmade tortillas that grip fried red snapper tacos; cochinita pork; skirt steak with tomatillo salsa; and juicy shrimp a la diabla.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Authorities on Monday arrested a Maryland native and one-time Gilman School valedictorian in connection to Wednesday’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City — a killing that gripped the country and ignited debate about health care in America.Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Armani/Lounge, stretching across the front of the hotel, offers front-row seats to the fountain shows over afternoon tea or evening cocktails.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the main dining room, the star of the show is the grand fountain in the shape of a lotus flower, which according to OASES, symbolizes purity through its ability to rise from the mud unstained.Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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There's no real margin of error just in terms of having something that's really festive and luscious, like a sauce that's just thick enough to want to cling to a spoon.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Didn’t Die / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Meera Menon, Screenwriter and Producer: Paul Gleason, Producers: Erica Fishman, Joe Camerota, Luke Patton) –– A podcast host desperately clings to an ever-shrinking audience in the zombie apocalypse.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Cradle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cradle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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