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as in favorable
tending to promote or assist the development of something
the claim that the state's long-standing antitax attitude is conducive to entrepreneurship
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as in helpful
providing service or assistance
the noisy environment of the dorms was not very conducive to studying
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Recent Examples of conducive
Fire’s Perfect Storm Wildfires rely on three key elements to spread: conducive weather, dry fuel and an ignition source.
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Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Engaging parents effectively and fostering a welcoming school culture through technology use supports students with disabilities and those learning English, creating an environment conducive to success in further education and the workforce.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
By the weekend, upper-level winds should become less conducive for development.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The Top 10 Richest People In The World (November 2024)
Big Law does not presently have a structure or culture conducive to transformation and innovation.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Engaging parents effectively and fostering a welcoming school culture through technology use supports students with disabilities and those learning English, creating an environment conducive to success in further education and the workforce.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
By the weekend, upper-level winds should become less conducive for development.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The Top 10 Richest People In The World (November 2024)
Big Law does not presently have a structure or culture conducive to transformation and innovation.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the company's legal proceedings, including a favorable judgment in a trademark infringement lawsuit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Overnight and into Monday morning, fire crews took advantage of favorable conditions, building up the containment line around the blaze.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Adobe continues to make Photoshop's interface more customizable and helpful.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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There was very much a discipline of being in the present moment and being connected to your senses, which is massively helpful as an actor.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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In this often-high-stakes game, an effective leader is equipped to listen to both parties and craft a compromise or mutually beneficial solution.Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Thus, consumption of THCV can be beneficial for those who struggle with weight gain and/or food craving.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Consuming high quality, unsweetened cocoa powder, or even 70% dark chocolate in small doses offers a sense of satiety that could be useful for those hoping to maintain or lose weight.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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India’s effort to build domestic support for global leadership by mounting a G-20 road show—encouraging popular participation by creating festival pavilions and scheduling lectures, meetings, and other events in dozens of Indian cities—provides a useful model.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Conducive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducive. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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