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Examples of dormancy in a Sentence
some volcanoes have eruptive cycles marked by long stretches of dormancy
a fighting force that could be roused instantly from dormancy to action
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Hibernation is a period of dormancy that some animals undergo to conserve energy in order to survive adverse weather or lack of food, according to the Australian Academy of Science.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Temperature and Humidity Herbaceous peonies need a period of cold dormancy and don't always perform as well for gardeners in Zone 8.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Here's what experts say If the temperatures warm enough to break apple trees out of dormancy and another cold snap follows, the tree could be damaged.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2024
The spring equinox symbolizes renewal and rejuvenation, the transition from darkness to light as nature emerges from the dormancy of winter.
—The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2024
The winter garden teaches us the benefits of rest
Perennials need a period of dormancy to prepare for growth.
—Tamara Yakaboski, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2024
When those dormancy cycles are disrupted for too long by unseasonably warm weather, the ripple effect could be huge.
—Tamara Yakaboski, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2024
Get to know your selections as some require no water at all during their dormancy periods.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 14 Nov. 2023
Atypical directorship is just one of seven key behaviors highlighted in the research, including mass registration, dormancy and circular ownership.
—Giulia Morpurgo, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2024
Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Temperature and Humidity Herbaceous peonies need a period of cold dormancy and don't always perform as well for gardeners in Zone 8.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Here's what experts say If the temperatures warm enough to break apple trees out of dormancy and another cold snap follows, the tree could be damaged.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2024
The spring equinox symbolizes renewal and rejuvenation, the transition from darkness to light as nature emerges from the dormancy of winter.
—The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2024
The winter garden teaches us the benefits of rest
Perennials need a period of dormancy to prepare for growth.
—Tamara Yakaboski, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2024
When those dormancy cycles are disrupted for too long by unseasonably warm weather, the ripple effect could be huge.
—Tamara Yakaboski, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2024
Get to know your selections as some require no water at all during their dormancy periods.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 14 Nov. 2023
Atypical directorship is just one of seven key behaviors highlighted in the research, including mass registration, dormancy and circular ownership.
—Giulia Morpurgo, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2024
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“Dormancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dormancy. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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dormancy
noun
dor·man·cy
ˈdȯr-mən-sē 
: the quality or state of being dormant
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