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Recent Examples of compost
Keeping compost and trash bins closed tight, raking up windfallen fruit, removing old produce in autumn, and covering developing fruit with fruit protection bags during the growing season reduces food resources and may encourage wasps to move elsewhere.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Fertilizing regimens can vary, but a common process is to enrich the soil with compost and a slow-release fertilize prior to planting tomatoes, and then switch to regular applications of a low-nitrogen fertilizer once the plants begin to set fruit and flowers.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Eco effort Bottled water comes from a well on site, food waste is turned into compost for the garden and the hotel works with local producers to reduce food miles as much as possible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Do not place the plant in the trash or a compost bin.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Fertilizing regimens can vary, but a common process is to enrich the soil with compost and a slow-release fertilize prior to planting tomatoes, and then switch to regular applications of a low-nitrogen fertilizer once the plants begin to set fruit and flowers.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Eco effort Bottled water comes from a well on site, food waste is turned into compost for the garden and the hotel works with local producers to reduce food miles as much as possible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Do not place the plant in the trash or a compost bin.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compost
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In my case, just about all of it appeared to be extraneous documentation, like incorporation paperwork for Sackler’s firm, which seemed irrelevant to the matter at hand.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Find the original articles of incorporation.—
David Farinella,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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This 12-year-old single-cask release takes a different path from large-scale blending.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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SUVs aren’t the only ones to see such stylistic blending.—
Matt Degen,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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The low millivolt-to-sub-volt operating levels of the Bristol team's pump further enhance its suitability for integration with compact batteries and wearable electronics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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The company brings established expertise in laser manufacturing, photonics engineering, and systems integration, positioning it as a key contributor to the development of the DEEP LIGHT platform.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Taking a calcium supplement or eating a calcium-heavy meal alongside iron can cut iron absorption by up to 50%, which is why nutritionists suggest separating the two by at least two hours.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Pairing coffee with food slows absorption and lets your body draw energy from the meal itself.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The ominous buzzing of phones, the commingling of accomplishment and humiliation, the sudden pathos of cheap glass awards, the rage at their now-former CEO’s $11 million paycheck… David Frankel’s film knew exactly which buttons to push in our particular audience.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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Last month, Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty of 25 House ethics violations, including acceptance of improper campaign contributions and commingling of campaign and personal funds.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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There is no intermingling and no visitors, aside from medical staff, said Michael Wadman, the medical director of National Quarantine Unit.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Why was this intermingling of play and war interesting to you in the first place?—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Among the 600 guests in attendance were Serena Williams, George Clooney and Idris Elba, who were all pictured mingling before the ceremony started.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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But ultimately, the James Room is all about the people, Atlanta’s in-town movers and shakers, who show up stylishly for refined drinks, great music, and the requisite mingling and mixing.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Critics argue a merger could give Paris an indirect route into one of Italy's most strategically important financial institutions, raising concerns over the future control of MPS's vast holdings.—
Anna Matranga,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The June 5 missive obtained by Deadline was responding to a White Paper the Teamsters submitted to the DOJ in March laying out concerns around the merger, which is awaiting a green light from the regulator.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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“Compost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compost. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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