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as in propagates
to cause (something, as a seed) to grow
She began by reading up on the best ways to germinate apple seeds.
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What often emerges from these operations is a community that appreciates accountability where genuine growth can take place.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Framed and put in prison, John emerges out for revenge and ready to reunite with fiancée he was been ripped apart from, Sophia (Shailene Woodley).—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Understanding how heat propagates in such states may improve models of their evolution and internal structure.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the furthest edge of this vision lies a future where entire organizations operate not as hierarchies or even networks but as coherent light fields, where strategic intent propagates through resonance rather than reporting lines.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Financial advisors serve as objective third parties who can help define and align goals between you and your partner as your family evolves.—
Paula Thielen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In recognizing the changing market conditions, particularly the rise of AI, the court seemed to acknowledge a longstanding criticism by those who argue that the tech industry evolves so rapidly that legal remedies are ineffective at best, and can potentially even do more harm than good.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Cumberland Falls is one of only two places in the world that regularly produces moonbows — a night-time rainbow created by moonlight refracting through water droplets.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Sep. 2025
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This tree produces consistently vibrant red foliage in the fall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fragrant sumac Fragrant sumac is a smaller, sprawling variety that grows two to five feet tall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps your next door neighbor has a much fuller magnolia tree, or your acquaintance down the street grows dozens upon dozens of lovely roses.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Space plants 1 to 3 feet apart.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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In another photo, Bongiovi plants a kiss on his wife's cheek while Brown takes a selfie in a casual diner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Germinates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinates. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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