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Recent Examples of till
Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Aggressive turning or tilling harms microorganisms, kills beneficial insects and earthworms, increases erosion, removes air pockets, releases carbon into the atmosphere and brings dormant weed seeds to the surface, where conditions are perfect for their growth.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Solid manure from feedlots, poultry houses or composting dairy barns is spread and tilled under.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Prep the planting spot by tilling the soil to a depth of 10 to 12 inches.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, tilling wet soil can do more harm than good by creating dense soil layers and deep ruts.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Aggressive turning or tilling harms microorganisms, kills beneficial insects and earthworms, increases erosion, removes air pockets, releases carbon into the atmosphere and brings dormant weed seeds to the surface, where conditions are perfect for their growth.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Solid manure from feedlots, poultry houses or composting dairy barns is spread and tilled under.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Prep the planting spot by tilling the soil to a depth of 10 to 12 inches.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for till
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Picking a pineapple in Upcountry In the 1960s, Hawaii produced 80 percent of the world’s pineapple—the fruit was synonymous with the state—and on the slopes of Haleakala, Maui Gold Pineapple was queen, cultivating 10,000 acres of the sweetest fruit around.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Today, Fingerboard cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and widely considered a wellness product.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Our family has been farming in Florida for a century, and the success of the family business is rooted in environmental stewardship and sustainability.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Some melon varieties can even be dry farmed, meaning that their water needs are satisfied by winter rain alone.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Not to mention, harvesting garlic bulbs can disturb the soil quite a bit and interfere with the growth of sage plant roots.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
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Check plants every other day to harvest the ripe fruit.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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The latter activity gives them some solid ground to plant their hooves on when George abruptly turns up dead one morning, poisoned by an unknown suspect.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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In the years since the first tree was planted in 1990, the young pines and hardwoods grew from 3 feet to 50 feet tall.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The menu spans several regions—Thai curries, Chinese dim sum, Japanese sushi—and the restaurant tends to attract both hotel guests and regular Cairo diners who come specifically for it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Social events tend to allow a tiny bit of leeway, even though the host then has to listen to tedious descriptions of the traffic.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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“Till.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/till. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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