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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
soon the sect had planted churches across the breadth of the colony
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as in to breed
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a profound respect for Mother Nature that had been planted by long experience with hurricanes
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Recent Examples of plant
Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn,
Health,
27 June 2026
What to Expect Cherry trees grown from seed won't be identical to the parent plant.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Instead, Swift planted roots in Rhode Island.
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Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
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Noun
The whole plant—leaves, florets, and stems—is edible.
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn,
Health,
27 June 2026
What to Expect Cherry trees grown from seed won't be identical to the parent plant.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Verb
But growing anything is considered a beneficial use as long as it’s planted, irrigated and not a native species or noxious weed.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Instead, Swift planted roots in Rhode Island.
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plant
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The company is testing Hexagon’s AEON humanoid robot for battery assembly and component manufacturing after successful laboratory trials and initial factory deployments.
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The fire broke out at an old furniture factory in the 300 block of North Front Street, forced nearby residents to evacuate and hundreds in the area without power.
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Previous cloud-seeding controversies Cloud seeding is now at the center of the rise in weather‑control conspiracy narratives after disasters, such as the tragic Texas floods of 2025 that killed dozens of people, many of them children.
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European leaders fear pro-Russian groups are seeding AI chatbots with propaganda.
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Trump earlier in June signed an executive order on AI oversight that established a framework for the federal government to vet the national security risks of the most advanced AI systems for up to 30 days before their public release.
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Local cherries are more likely to be suited to your specific climate and growing conditions, which increases the chances of successfully establishing a healthy tree.
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These stunning, resilient shrub roses are bred to thrive in heat and humidity, resisting related diseases.
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When the alpha is dethroned, his replacement typically does in his predecessor’s cubs so that the females in the pride will breed again.
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That mill is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
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The lumber mill became a shopping mall anchored by an REI.
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In the early 2000s, a pioneering technology known as circuit quantum electrodynamics was developed by Yale researchers.
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Tony Zameczkowski, one of the architects of Netflix’s pioneering success in the Asia-Pacific region, is now at Disney+.
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Known for building a global brand rooted in food, energy, and authenticity, Fieri brings a perspective that complements Legacy Motor Club's evolution into a modern motorsports organization that resonates far beyond the track.
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And yet, in spite of its Clark and Dearborn gambit and an hourlong finale that ties far too many bows on top of bows, Season 5 works because its artistic machinations are rooted in character over plot, and the characters are what matters.
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Smoke invades their businesses, even their sleep Inside MV Automotive at East Olympic Boulevard and Alma Avenue, Manny Villasenor, whose father owns the mechanic shop, said the smoke had forced him to close earlier.
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The surge in demand for Beyblade has seen hobbyists lining up outside toy shops in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with some traveling as far as Japan to get their hands on the rarest models, which are being resold for up to $80 by scalpers online, 10 times more than the original price.
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“Plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plant. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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