canopying

present participle of canopy

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Verb
  • Stoltzfus and his team are deeply involved in protecting the broader Platte River ecosystem, a vital habitat that supports more than 240 species, including terns and bald eagles, year-round.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • These burn areas create barriers around villages, headwaters and sensitive sites, protecting them from wildfires during peak drought.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • Leander Schaerlaeckens is a long-time soccer writer and has worked for ESPN, FOX Sports, and Yahoo Sports, among others, covering the United States men’s national team at three World Cups.
    Leander Schaerlaeckens June 8, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, Nico Hoerner was the starting shortstop in Saturday’s lineup, with rookie infielder Pedro Ramírez covering second base, underlining the potential options for a club with several versatile defenders.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 June 2026
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“Canopying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopying. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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