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The tour guide was a wellspring of information.
the nation's colleges and universities were a wellspring for political activism and unrest
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In the middle of the 19th century, a growing immigrant population and the use of patronage as a source of power and a wellspring of voter support enabled politicians like Tweed to rise to prominence.
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Ray Brescia / Made By History, TIME, 20 May 2024
Since its founding in 1948, Israel has been a steadfast U.S. ally, a wellspring of technological innovation, and a force for good in the world.
—Marco Rubio, National Review, 6 May 2024
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Ray Brescia / Made By History, TIME, 20 May 2024
Since its founding in 1948, Israel has been a steadfast U.S. ally, a wellspring of technological innovation, and a force for good in the world.
—Marco Rubio, National Review, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for wellspring
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“Wellspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellspring. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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wellspring
noun
well·spring
ˈwel-ˌspriŋ 
1
: a source of continual supply
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