fruition fruˈɪʃən noun
1. the condition of producing seed-bearing structures
2. the attainment or fulfillment of a plan or objective
3. enjoyment derived from use or possession of something
The word fruition has appeared in 444 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Nov. 20 in “After 167 Years in New York, a Priceless Coin Collection Heads to Toledo,” by Dan Barry. The article is about the American Numismatic Society, which, along with its collection of rare coins, has occupied multiple locations since its start in 1858:
Facing a yawning deficit, the society sold its Washington Heights building and moved to the Wall Street area in 2004, with plans to open a money museum. But the plan never came to fruition.
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