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jenny

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Recent Examples of jenny Groezinger recommends growing ‘Blush Strokes’ in a container with apricot-colored petunias, white Angelonia, and creeping jenny. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 4 Aug. 2026 Creeping jenny is a mat-forming perennial with round lime-green leaves that works well in tall containers or hanging baskets. — Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026 Here are the most common turkey sounds that gobblers, hens, jakes, and jennies make. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 2 May 2024 The birth went badly, despite electronic medical monitors on the jenny. — BostonGlobe.com, 1 Oct. 2021 Together, Rikki and Luna watched from the back porch steps while Valentine worked his Presas on the jenny. — Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, 2 June 2018 Another distinctive ground cover is creeping jenny, an evergreen that stays quite flat on the ground. — Nancy Brachey, charlotteobserver, 29 Jan. 2018

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Noun

Because donkeys breed slowly—a jennet typically produces a foal only every other year—the drain is rapidly depleting Africa’s herd.

— Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2024

Definition of jennet

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Two crazy ass years have gone by (fast af) and my travels have left me, at 28, with a little more wisdom, more guts and ALOT more shoes!

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 Oct. 2026
That show tackled Bitcoin, viral videos, NSA spying, and the goofy-ass names of 2010s tech startups without being hacky or hammy.

— Meredith Haggerty, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026

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Scientists have traced the origins of donkeys back more than 5,000 years to eastern Africa.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
French doors open from both bedrooms onto a cobbled terrace with seating overlooking the fields—a sweet spot for morning coffee among the horses, sheep, and the aforementioned vocal donkey.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026

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These jack-o-lantern quesadillas with beans and cheddar are much easier — and less scary.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Both models have, on the rear, three Thunderbolt ports (Thunderbolt 4 on the M6, Thunderbolt 5 for the M5 Pro), an HDMI output, and an Ethernet jack; up front are two USB Type-C ports alongside an audio jack.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

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