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as in repository
an abundant source even to the computer-addicted children, the old-fashioned toy chest was a cornucopia of delights

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as in horn
something shaped like a hollow cone and used as a container a cornucopia filled with fruits and vegetables in celebration of the harvest

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Recent Examples of cornucopia These and a cornucopia of other exotic flora are available through San Marcos Growers (smgrowrs.com), a Santa Barbara nursery that will be closing at the end of this year. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025 The Rogue Valley region is great to visit anytime of year but spring through fall offers a cornucopia of fresh produce, fruit and other seasonal products. Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025 The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a cornucopia of superhero and villain tales spanning multiple timelines. Grace Dean, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025 But Alaska was no cornucopia, and hungry Russia cast its eyes south, to verdant California. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cornucopia
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Noun
  • In total, Sophos discovered 141 GitHub repositories related to Sakura RAT, 133 of which contained a backdoor.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 June 2025
  • Portfolio work demonstrates ability: A GitHub repository showing actual projects, a business that generated revenue, or case studies from internships provide concrete evidence of capabilities that transcripts cannot.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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  • If Triplets doesn't come together, there are still an abundance of other Arnold classics that could hypothetically bring the star's son in for a legacy sequel.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 June 2025
  • The university town is located an hour north of Asheville, North Carolina, in the Appalachian foothills, and offers an abundance of outdoor recreation.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
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  • Porsche had to fully cover the wheels and install a horn as well.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
  • His main rival is Hulk, who is as strong as him, and he is usually seen wearing a dark grey helmet with a horn, much like a real rhino.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 May 2025
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  • What happens when that wellspring of global talent is threatened?
    Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • The wellspring of generosity came at an ideal time for Almost Home Cat Haven, which was at risk of shutting down without the additional assistance.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 22 May 2025
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  • Two of the visible Air tubes on the heel host Lego branding, including a Minifigure head at the rear, and iridescent detailing is used for the midfoot shank and mustache.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
  • When the new Gateway tunnel opens, doubling the number of tubes under the Hudson, through running those trains to Grand Central (the best option) or out to Queens and Long Island is far smarter than demolishing Block 780 to the south for a dead-end stub terminal, now pegged to cost $17 billion!
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
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  • That was a comic gold mine for us, as well as putting Carrie in a non-couple couple and then challenging even further the married couple of LTW and Herbert [played by Chris Jackson] by putting a handsome man across from her at work.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
  • But the hotel industry disputes that the Olympics are a gold mine.
    Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
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  • Suspicion grew over how the son accumulated such wealth – especially as Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene campaigned on being from a rural, not wealthy family.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
  • Estimates suggest that over $124 trillion is poised to change hands as Baby Boomers transfer their wealth to the next generation.
    Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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  • Serena & Lily Spinnaker Tray Serena & Lily Morro Porcelain Vase Etsy Etsy is a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind vintage and handmade pottery from ceramic artists around the world.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
  • His latest book, The Corporation in the 21st Century, is a treasure trove of insights for leaders seeking to navigate volatility and uncertainty in today’s markets.
    Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025

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“Cornucopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornucopia. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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