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Yet even at the start of June, snow may still persist in patches, and the soil may remain chilly or even frozen.
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Kate Wong, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2025
Grass dying in patches There’s no one reason why your parts of your grass may turn brown and patchy.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 July 2025
If the actual burn pattern is in patches, hopping between tree stands while leaving other clusters untouched, that would better facilitate wildlife's return.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
There are some telltale signs of a potential grain allergy, including vomiting, very bad breath, noticeable gas, foul-smelling or watery stool, grooming injuries or scabs, red or flaky skin, hair loss in patches, endless grooming, and excessive scratching and itching.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Kate Wong, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2025
Grass dying in patches There’s no one reason why your parts of your grass may turn brown and patchy.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 July 2025
If the actual burn pattern is in patches, hopping between tree stands while leaving other clusters untouched, that would better facilitate wildlife's return.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
There are some telltale signs of a potential grain allergy, including vomiting, very bad breath, noticeable gas, foul-smelling or watery stool, grooming injuries or scabs, red or flaky skin, hair loss in patches, endless grooming, and excessive scratching and itching.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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“In patches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20patches. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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