as in nannies
a person employed to care for a young child or children
sent his little son back to his nurse so that he could return to his study to work
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as in mothers
to attend to the needs and comforts of
willingly lent a hand to nurse his grandmother in her final years, helping her get from one room to the other and making sure she was warm
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as in suckles
to give milk to from the breast
a new mother's decision to nurse her baby
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as in has
to keep in one's mind or heart
he continues to nurse a tender affection for his first girlfriend
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as in babies
to treat with great or excessive care
nursed his sprained ankle for the rest of the week
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as in raises
to bring to maturity through care and education
as foster parents they accepted and nursed 16 needy children over the years
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as in encourages
to help the growth or development of
her teachers did much to nurse her literary talent
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as in spares
to use or give out in stingy amounts
he carefully nursed his energy during the marathon so that he would have something left for the final stretch
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Yet the possibility of preemptively pardoning people who have not been charged of any crimes raises a host of legal concerns that could sway Biden not to take action.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Research shows using a snowblower raises the heat rate to about 120 beats a minute compared with a heart rate of about 170 beats a minute when shoveling, according to the American Heart Association.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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The massive statue is contrasted by a sleek, expansive atrium that devotes significant real estate to community space and a mix of retail and dining options that encourages visitors to linger.—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
ARTnews.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Rather than focusing solely on practicality, fearless positivity encourages prioritizing possibilities over limitations.—
Amy Blankson,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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In recent years, Leibovitz has come under fire for her photographic portrayal of Black and Brown sitters.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
11 Oct. 2024
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This is such a game-changer for fidgety sitters.—
Taylor Gumm,
Rolling Stone,
5 Oct. 2024
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The upper level holds a bonus room, loft and three more bedrooms while the lower level comprises a large recreation room, home movie theater, a wine cellar and guest suite.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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Kelly holds a political science degree from Wichita State University.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
4 Jan. 2025
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Research highlights that taking intentional breaks fosters well-being, improves performance, and enhances long-term decision-making.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Stretch marks happen when the skin tears and then heals.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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As the skin heals, scars develop in the form of stretch marks.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Nurses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurses. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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