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grapevine

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Definition of grapevine

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Recent Examples of grapevine Up to 13,000 grapevine plants potentially infected by the bacteria have been sold across a total of 24 Northern and Central California counties, the CDFA said. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 The soils left behind typically drain well while retaining enough moisture to help grapevines endure summer’s heat. — Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 The most hyperlocal and fateful dish, however, comes from a grapevine that’s been growing in Feld’s backyard for 30 years. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 While 160 grapevines have been destroyed, hundreds more remain unaccounted for in the possession of community members, raising concerns about Pierce’s disease spreading to local vineyards. — Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for grapevine

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According to four people familiar with the situation, the podcast has been a particular source of friction between Thompson and Goldberg.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Yet without fully mature local ecosystems, Southeast Asian factories source inputs from China to keep production running.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of source

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In that vacuum, an entrepreneurial cohort of American designers established new avenues for survival.

— Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026
Her video also took time to highlight different Troost avenue businesses, including Tiki Taco, MOC BOD, Ruby Jean’s Juicery and others.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

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That included the East-West Pipeline, the main conduit Saudi Arabia has used to circumvent Iranian and American closures of the Strait of Hormuz.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Lady Kitty Spencer served as the conduit who accepted the award on behalf of the fashion house.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of conduit

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The South Asian country meets nearly 85% of its fuel needs via imports, with the Strait of Hormuz being a key supply route before the war.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
The route is expected to come into service next summer, albeit using slower trains that won’t cover the planned 316 miles.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of route

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Its origin is as a thalassotherapy spa, and indeed the jet sprays and salt water baths with water straight from the Mediterranean are both invigorating and restorative.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In 2024, the sound of camel bells across the desert led visitors back to the Yellow River basin, introducing Songmont’s origins and roots.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

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