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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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On the eastern coast between Kamari and Monolithos, the winery occupies a former tomato paste factory from the early 20th century.
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If new cars can't come straight out of the factory completely free of software errors, automakers can issue regular free updates and patches to vehicles to avoid safety and reliability issues down the line.
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As one option, sources told Semafor that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has favored creating a sovereign wealth fund seeded by leading AI firms.
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The point of the Top 10 lists, Chandrasekaran said, is to steer young adults to employers that are actively hiring recent graduates into jobs that can seed meaningful careers.
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Organizations considering a pilot should establish measurable outcomes upfront and track productivity, engagement, turnover, customer satisfaction, operational performance, and financial impact over time.
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The state has not yet begun reporting its results, but protocols were established in 2021.
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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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Kruszewski recalls reading about Japanese mills purchasing antique fabric looms from American manufacturers that were closing during the early stages of globalization.
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Mesmerizing to look at, this singular Mistral stands out in a line already limited to only 99 examples and claimed to be the finale of street-legal models powered by the W16 mill.
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John Coltrane is another influential figure in the history of jazz, known for his pioneering innovations on the saxophone, notably his ability to create a complex, rapid-fire approach to chord progressions.
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Kentucky and North Carolina are pioneering new excise taxes on prediction market operators' fees, aiming to close the tax advantage.
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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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An early-stage plan for roughly 280 apartments, including affordable units, and more than a dozen retail shops was recently unveiled in documents filed with the city, which were obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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The historic town center boasts a 13th-century bell tower and municipal palace, cobbled streets, and shops selling local products.
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“Plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plant. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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