1
as in seeding
to put or set into the ground to grow
I'll plant the marigold seeds in the spring
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2
as in establishing
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 breeding
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 planting
Why is companion planting good for vegetables gardens?
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
For that reason, avoid planting hydrangeas near willow trees or other thirsty trees.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Rather than keeping onions and sage side by side, try planting onions near carrots, chamomile, strawberries, lettuce, nightshades, or brassicas.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Try Strong-Smelling Plants Consider planting some pest-deterring plants nearby, like alliums or marigolds.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
For that reason, avoid planting hydrangeas near willow trees or other thirsty trees.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Rather than keeping onions and sage side by side, try planting onions near carrots, chamomile, strawberries, lettuce, nightshades, or brassicas.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Try Strong-Smelling Plants Consider planting some pest-deterring plants nearby, like alliums or marigolds.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
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Additional employer or philanthropic initiatives aimed at seeding accounts could further increase early balances.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Nix and Drake Maye finally square off in a matchup that could have massive conference-seeding implications, and could feature a blizzard in Foxborough instead of a blizzard in Denver this time around.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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To scale effectively, organizations often benefit from standardizing their foundations by establishing consistent frameworks for data modeling, pipeline design and testing—helping reduce friction while improving delivery velocity.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a strategic public-private partnership.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The findings suggest that restoration could be improved by selecting or breeding eelgrass better suited to future conditions.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Prevent mosquitos from breeding by eliminating standing water, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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Crew members responded to the incident, initiating a search effort after the man plunged into the water, according to the cruise line.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The officers also were accused of failing to get authorization for the chase from a supervisor, and for initiating the chase in an unmarked squad car when CPD policy requires marked police cars to lead any vehicle pursuits.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy and depression generally involves implanting an electrical stimulator in the left side of a patient’s chest, where the vagus nerve passes.—
Elizabeth Riley,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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Attorney Ben Ikuta claims that Acacio continued to perform medical procedures on patients while his license was suspended, including performing transfers and implanting embryos.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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There, surrounded by armed soldiers, the founding documents were reverentially carried up the thirty-nine steps, passing through another cordon of servicewomen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Hamas, whose founding charter calls for armed resistance against Israel, has been reluctant to give up its arsenal, including rockets, anti-tank missiles, and explosives.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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These are American cowards that are rooting against our Country.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Slovenia, notably, is rooting its refusal to join the competition in its recent experience of war.—
Steven Blum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Planting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planting. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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