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as in founded
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 bred
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 planted
Tillman planted the free kick in the back net, taking advantage of an open side of the net left by keeper Nikola Vasilj.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light.
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Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
European barley was planted and grew well in New York beginning in the early 17th century.
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Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
These evergreen trees are often planted as privacy hedges, but some varieties can get quickly out of hand, especially if they aren’t maintained.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
But perched on the Old Cumberland Trail between Louisville and Nashville, the site also planted seeds of what was to come.
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Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Located in a pasture that extends from outside her winter house all the way down to her long boxwood allée, the maze is now near completion, with her gardeners and outdoor grounds crew having just planted the last section.
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Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
For 4,000 years, dating back to the Bronze-Age Minoans who planted these olive fields, Crete has been the agricultural epicenter of Greece—one that powers its reputation as a superfood destination.
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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Prime Video has planted a flag in the YA space, and there is more to come under Nicole Clemens, now Head of International Originals, including adaptations such as Boys of Tommen.
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Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light.
—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
European barley was planted and grew well in New York beginning in the early 17th century.
—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
These evergreen trees are often planted as privacy hedges, but some varieties can get quickly out of hand, especially if they aren’t maintained.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
But perched on the Old Cumberland Trail between Louisville and Nashville, the site also planted seeds of what was to come.
—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Located in a pasture that extends from outside her winter house all the way down to her long boxwood allée, the maze is now near completion, with her gardeners and outdoor grounds crew having just planted the last section.
—
Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
For 4,000 years, dating back to the Bronze-Age Minoans who planted these olive fields, Crete has been the agricultural epicenter of Greece—one that powers its reputation as a superfood destination.
—
Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Prime Video has planted a flag in the YA space, and there is more to come under Nicole Clemens, now Head of International Originals, including adaptations such as Boys of Tommen.
—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planted
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Even in a warm climate, peppers are not direct seeded but started in pots, which provides much better control over the germination process.
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Indeed, Western multinationals happily seeded entire industries in China.
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Dioz was co-founded by Johnny, 44, and his brother Tony in 2006.
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Love co-founded the Beach Boys in 1961 with his cousins Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson and friend Al Jardine.
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The rash was much milder in mice bred with defective itch-sensing nerve cells.
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More than 20 dogs and puppies have been rescued after officers shut down a Statesville dog fighting kennel where men bred, trained, sold and tied up pit bull type dogs and posted about it on Facebook.
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In Wednesday's hearing, DHS said that a law established this year helped create a team that would provide resources to patients who experience disruptions in care.
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The bill also established new borrowing caps for parents and graduate students who take out loans, and imposed new restrictions for Pell Grants, among other measures.
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People who are pregnant, prone to blood clots or have implanted medical devices should skip vibration plates entirely.
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Seman went to Franciscan Health Michigan City on June 22, where he was diagnosed with having had a heart attack and had a stent implanted before he was sent home.
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Waystar Holding — Shares rose 9% after the healthcare payment software provider was initiated at overweight by KeyBanc.
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Sacramento County has demanded the return of any remaining Bradshaw dogs believed to be at the rescue and has initiated legal action to recover them, according to the shelter.
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For many Venezuelans, the anger is rooted not in abstract politics but in intensely personal experiences of chaos, helplessness and institutional failure.
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The shoe itself remains fully rooted in Hoka’s performance DNA, even as it is positioned for lifestyle use.
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Colombia was lively from the off, but Portugal eventually settled into the game and created its own chances.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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“Planted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planted. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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