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Recent Examples of till
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Data center details Heavy construction machines began surveying and tilling the earth at 501 North Bly Road in November, much to the surprise of Bly Road residents, who say they weren’t warned by the city.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Tractors pass by, tilling the soil.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2026
These tools – still carrying the soil from which they were tilled – represent the work of the immigrant farmworkers of all backgrounds who helped build California’s agriculture industry, which continues to feed the nation today.
—Sam Vong, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Prep the planting spot by tilling the soil to a depth of 10 to 12 inches.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Data center details Heavy construction machines began surveying and tilling the earth at 501 North Bly Road in November, much to the surprise of Bly Road residents, who say they weren’t warned by the city.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Tractors pass by, tilling the soil.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2026
These tools – still carrying the soil from which they were tilled – represent the work of the immigrant farmworkers of all backgrounds who helped build California’s agriculture industry, which continues to feed the nation today.
—Sam Vong, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for till
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Every announcement, social media post or media placement is an opportunity to reinforce the brand’s purpose, cultivate trust and invite engagement.—
Terri Liebler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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While some of the trees that produce the resin are cultivated, the vast majority grow in the wild.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Farm worker sent back to Guatemala Ed Densieski's family has been farming in East Quogue for more than 100 years.—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Snow shapes everything from how food is preserved to how buildings are designed here, and even how the land itself is farmed.—
Iona Brannon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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Water the Plant Once planted, water it consistently from the beginning of the bloom to harvest.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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This requires careful monitoring of key parameters such as sugar and acidity from veraison through to harvest.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredricks hopes that one of those students at the old Wilson Elementary School comes forward and reaches out to her about their experience helping plant the seeds for this historic tree.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The driver sits low, like a sports coupe, making the ride smooth, centered and planted.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Billy Riggs, a professor at the University of San Francisco who studies transportation innovation, says these programs tend to target people who are already biking.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the biggest caveat is that gas rewards cards tend to be best for those who can afford to pay off their credit card balance in full each and every month.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Till.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/till. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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