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budding

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adjective

at an early stage of development but showing promise or potential
a budding genius

budding

A form of asexual reproduction in living organisms in which new individuals form from outgrowths (buds) on the bodies of mature organisms. These outgrowths grow by means of mitotic cell division. Many simple multicellular animals such as hydras and unicellular organisms such as yeasts reproduce by budding.

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Poppy Taylor emerges from the novel’s flashbacks as a budding advocate for women’s rights.

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"These guys are heroes to lots of budding football stars in New Zealand."

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This is the first and last special ever taped by the budding comedian, who died in the midst of his headlining “Butterfly Effect” tour at age 28, following a history of congestive heart failure.

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While Agathe initially identifies with the wilting old maid Anne from “Persuasion,” her shyly budding connection with Oliver is more Elizabeth Bennet in “Pride and Prejudice.”

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From then on, you can expect love triangles, budding romance, wandering eyes - and plenty of drama.

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