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as in hotbeds
a place or environment that favors the development of something
a social and political environment that would later become a seedbed of the abolition movement
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2
as in seeds
the source from which something grows or develops
that think tank has served as a seedbed for American conservatism since the Cold War era
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as in sources
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
the historic role of the Middle East as a seedbed for new religions
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Noun
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Enlist Professional Help Unfortunately, birds sometimes build their nests in chimneys or mailboxes, or near busy doorways that just aren’t safe for baby birds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025 -
Never attempt to block off or remove active nests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hamm and Yang play a gay couple who suddenly appear with a newborn — and want to be treated just like their straight friends, reacting incredulously to reasonable questions about the child’s origins.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This analysis could enable researchers to trace the materials’ origins, potentially leading to the discovery of ancient workshops.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Apr. 2025
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Professionals have done all the hard work, and responsible nurseries put out plants at the perfect time for planting.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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Some are star clusters, while others are masses of gas or dust—the remnants of dying stars or nurseries where new stars are born.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Mar. 2025
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Friday night’s 123-114 overtime play-in victory in Atlanta, on top of Wednesday’s impressive must-win in Chicago, has saved a sinking season and sent Miami into the NBA playoffs proper, as a No. 8 seed facing No. 1 Cleveland in Game 1 Sunday in Ohio.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Friday’s outcome did not change Johns Hopkins’ standing in the league tournament as it was already slated to be the No. 6 seed.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Seedbeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seedbeds. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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