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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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 But Kealoha offers Lilo a wellspring of sadness and aching loneliness just beneath the surface of her more impish qualities.—EW.com, 20 May 2025 The wellspring of that innovation is very often U.S. research universities.—L. Rafael Reif, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for wellspring
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First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of wellspring was
before the 12th century
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