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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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Can Sheppard play well enough that Houston emerges as a contender with him as its point guard?—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025 -
Reassess the lawn when spring growth emerges to determine if overseeding or sod is needed.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 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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As technology evolves, so do these schemes, which is why consumers and real estate professionals must stay vigilant.—
Collyn Wainwright,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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This panel explores how on-screen looks inspire real-world trends, reflects cultural shifts, and evolves with new technologies.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Carnival Films produces the show for Universal International Studios, and it’s distributed by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Facility makes military explosives Accurate Energetic Systems produces explosives for the military, commercial demolition firms, and aerospace clients.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly.—
Molly Nagle,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Gingko Biloba Ginkgo biloba is an extract of a tree that grows in China.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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According to Holmes, plants native to your region are important because they’re adapted to your local climate and conditions.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Plants growing in sandy soils may require more frequent irrigation, as will plants growing under intense sunlight.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Germinates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinates. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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