compost

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Recent Examples of compost Test your soil or use natural options like compost to tailor nutrient support more safely and effectively. David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 May 2026 Rubbing the compost against the screen with a gloved hand will help things along. Jessica Damiano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 In future years, just add compost on top and let the worms move nutrients around, Titmus said. ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 Helping urban farmers feed hungry New Yorkers City compost is mixed on-site with sandy sediment to create a nutrient-rich blend suitable for growing. CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compost
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Noun
  • Musk, whose record $56 billion pay package was in legal limbo in Delaware, relocated Tesla's incorporation out of state during the spat.
    Garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 May 2026
  • Hermes-1 is not built to produce electricity, which is a crucial step in demonstrating the incorporation of components such as the tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) coated fuel particle and flibe molten fluoride salt coolant.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • While critics have been tough on the Finnish director’s blending of human sentiment and thrashing violence and pyrotechnics, audiences know his brand – consciously or unconsciously.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
  • This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The integration of Nextiles and Betterguards creates a new wearables ecosystem and data platform designed to unlock capabilities across injury prevention, athlete recovery and performance monitoring.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 8 May 2026
  • Elena Lécué, chief marketing officer, Scentbird My AI engine of choice is Claude, because of its seamless integration with my workspace.
    Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Instead of the standard, boring rectangular fins found in the home PC, the algorithm generated complex, jagged, and pointed copper structures optimized for both heat absorption and fluid flow.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
  • This will help the shampoo spread more easily, providing you with a better clean and improved moisture absorption.
    Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Why was this intermingling of play and war interesting to you in the first place?
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
  • This intermingling isn’t exactly a new phenomenon (birria ramen!
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, a century-old night of mingling for politicians and political journalists, won't feature a roast by a comedian this year.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Instead of mingling, the Western chimps ran away and the Central chimps chased them.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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  • Flagg and Jordan are the only two rookies to record multiple games of at least 45 points since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976-77.
    Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Those numbers had him among some NBA greats, as Larry Bird, Michael Jordan and Luka Doncic were the only rookies before Flagg to average at least 20 points, six rebounds and four assists since the NBA-ABA merger, ESPN pointed out.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Compost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compost. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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