canopying

Definition of canopyingnext
present participle of canopy

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • However, brain activity is a crucial element in protecting against that damage.
    Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Reducing and monitoring traffic, specifically in residential and walkable areas, is a vital step in protecting locals, Cuthell said.
    Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Combined, the payouts to the two Brooklyn exonerees — covering a collective 40-plus years behind bars — were less than what Chicago would end up paying for Sierra’s 22 years’ imprisonment.
    Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
  • With the base loaded and one out, Los Alamitos popped up a bunt that third baseman Kimmie McDonnell snagged and alertly tossed to shortstop Mazzotti covering third base for an inning-ending double play.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Canopying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopying. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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