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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
soon the sect had planted churches across the breadth of the colony
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as in to breed
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a profound respect for Mother Nature that had been planted by long experience with hurricanes
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Recent Examples of plant
Pien Huang, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
Different plants and animals have distinct isotope signatures.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Former District 2 Commissioner Ken Russell, now an advisor for the Sierra Club on advocacy around this issue, said watering down the use of the fund will result in fewer trees planted.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The greater concern is the water delivery system – from local water treatment plants, to water storage tanks, to the pipes that bring water to homes and businesses.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
Different plants and animals have distinct isotope signatures.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
Residents can bring their undecorated, live Christmas trees to the recycling drop-off location and swap it for a new containerized tree (one per household) that can be planted in their yard.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Former District 2 Commissioner Ken Russell, now an advisor for the Sierra Club on advocacy around this issue, said watering down the use of the fund will result in fewer trees planted.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plant
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The deals amount to one of the biggest commitments ever made by the department’s Loan Programs Office, which under President Biden has already doled out tens of billions of dollars for battery factories and other low-carbon energy projects.—
Brad Plumer,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Polestar was laser-focused on the US market with the Polestar 3, a three-row SUV manufactured at its factory in South Carolina in order to qualify for generous incentives under the Biden administration.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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Houston, seeded No. 4, had zero problem eliminating the Chargers with a second-half blitz that L.A. saw coming, but still couldn’t combat.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Mayfield’s Bucs, seeded No. 3, host Washington at 8 p.m. Sunday in a first-round NFL playoff game.—
Charlotte Observer,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2025
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Methods include establishing healthy lifestyle habits, opting for certain medical procedures, and implementing complementary methods that help improve blood flow in your legs.4 Testing/Screenings Spider veins are primarily diagnosed through a physical exam by a healthcare provider.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 Jan. 2025
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Apply large doses of sage green on kitchen cabinetry or walls to establish a more peaceful atmosphere in the hub of your home.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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Another provision seeks to minimize harvest of breeding pairs in Wisconsin.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
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Certain dogs, particularly those bred for hunting or herding, are more likely to chase.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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The 147,000 square-foot space — a turn-of-the-century textile mill involved in the manufacturing of the first Spanx shapewear — was originally owned by Highland Park Manufacturing Company.—
Jessica Swannie,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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For these costumes, Lovaas sourced from mills in the American South but also in the U.K.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2025
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Early adopters include industry leaders like Uber, Agility Robotics and AV pioneers Waabi and Wayve.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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But the other part is that this style of training—which Poliquin pioneered and Patrick champions—is, by historic standards, radical.—
Wes Judd,
Outside Online,
6 Jan. 2025
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As many as 10 hogs have been tearing up yards and rooting through trash left for garbage collectors, according to WFAA.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The southern tradition is rooted partly in a century-old revolt against the privileges granted to Brahmans, the priestly caste that sits at the top of Hinduism’s ancient social hierarchy.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
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The vouchers are redeemable at these shop locations: 2515 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank 91505 12120 Venice Blvd.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Residents and shop owners are only beginning to come to terms with the damage.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plant. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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