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The phrase "as a cradle" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used metaphorically to describe something that nurtures or supports the development of something else.
Example: "The university served as a cradle for innovative ideas and groundbreaking research."
Alternatives: "as a foundation" or "as a nurturing ground".
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From now on, may it be known as a cradle of peace.
For the past hundred years the western Balkans have been known as a cradle of war.
In the decades that followed, Antioch flourished as a cradle of social activism and freethinking.
When an organization shrouds itself in mystery, it's invariably treated as a cradle of intrigue.
For many Serbs, Kosovo is still regarded as a cradle of Serb history and culture.
Vanessa Beecroft shot the Eros chair (above, $461) as a cradle for her son.
Britain, as a cradle of democracy, should see the bigger global picture.
I still like the idea of school as a cradle of creativity and diversity.
"Sure, the U.S. has always tried to present itself as a cradle of liberty," he said.
Chicago is emerging as a cradle of the first truly adult American cooking.
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In fact, some came forward to denounce her as a cradle-robber.
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