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Recent Examples of fertilize
This is a common behavior for bitterlings, and the fish have adapted to have females lay their eggs in the gills of freshwater mussels before the males come along to fertilize them, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
The process involves taking mature eggs from ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm in a lab, the clinic said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
May is the last month to fertilize lawns before fall in many areas — check local ordinances.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Warm-season grasses are best fertilized in late spring or summer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
The process involves taking mature eggs from ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm in a lab, the clinic said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
May is the last month to fertilize lawns before fall in many areas — check local ordinances.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Warm-season grasses are best fertilized in late spring or summer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilize
Verb
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Iran is enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels and has enough material for several bombs, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency, though no weaponization has been detected.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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Each menu features local flavors to enrich your Alaskan journey even more.—
Disney Cruise Line,
AFAR Media,
7 May 2025
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Automate Administrative Tasks Generative AI can help augment your human capital efforts by taking over routine tasks.—
Heather Peters,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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Depending on the concentration, it can be used regularly to supplement oral health hygiene practices. — EDMUND KHOO, DDS, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD Summary Gargling with 3% hydrogen peroxide is safe if it is diluted with water.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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Thompson is supplementing her insurance coverage with a Medjet membership, which would take her back to her home hospital once she's stabilized.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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It is then fermented into a sweet wine, usually fortified.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The Hudson Institute think tank has urged the U.S. to fortify its military airfields within the range of China's missiles, in order to preserve air dominance during a potential conflict in which China could launch surprise attacks aimed at destroying U.S. aircraft on the ground.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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When financial literacy and empowerment are neglected, wealth-building opportunities slip through the cracks, reinforcing the cycle of instability.—
Shay Levister,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Rising protectionism fueled by a populist backlash to globalization, a post-pandemic push for economic security reinforced by the shock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and, above all, intensifying U.S.-Chinese strategic rivalry converged to shatter the illusion of a global tech ecosystem.—
Ian Bremmer,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
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The raunchy yet romantic track invites Jhené Aiko, who purifies the air and floats above with her celestial vocals while Durk taps into his more melodic side.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Kurama Fire Festival, held annually on Oct. 22 in Kyoto, is a Shinto ritual where large torches are carried through the streets to ward off evil and purify the land.—
Ronald S. Green,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2025
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By updating recruiting tactics and working with local communities, Florida has an opportunity to strengthen the fire service and help every Floridian.—
Jason Cerrano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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This program is funded by the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, which supports journalism, film and arts organizations whose work is dedicated to social justice and strengthening democracy.—
Talia Buford,
ProPublica,
16 May 2025
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And our change needs to continuously reenforce a fluid future.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes,
5 Apr. 2021
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Access to art, child development interactions, free resources for pre-education, hands-on activities - all of these offerings compliment and reenforce our future leaders and customers.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes,
20 June 2022
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“Fertilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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