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as in plowing
to cut into and turn over the sod of (a piece of land) using a bladed implement
we had to furrow the field before we could plant the wheat
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The effects of tilling, the practice of plowing the soil between crop seasons, have large regional differences.—
Hanqin Tian,
Fortune,
25 May 2026 -
The effects of tilling, the practice of plowing the soil between crop seasons, have large regional differences.—
Hanqin Tian,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
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Some washers also use a shorter cycle to reduce the likelihood of wrinkling.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Nothing kills an outfit faster than a rigid denim waistband digging into your sides or linen trousers wrinkling at the first sign of sitting.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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This step builds on the eye cream by extending that moisture barrier across the full face and preventing the delicate eye area from drying out and creasing as the day goes on.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Furrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furrowing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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