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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potting
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One of the most awesome/terrible/terribly awesome things about The Fight For Lord Stanley is that underdogs can bite and, unlike the NBA bracket, seeding can feel like just a number.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026 -
The Nuggets, who finish the season at San Antonio on Sunday night, prioritized rest over seeding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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If planting more than one dragon fruit, space them at least 6 feet apart.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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The kids were taking part in learning about birds, their environments, and planting trees that will help the birds have food and shelter.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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What’s wrong with drilling oil companies?—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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As far as drilling a ceramic pot goes, the process is just a bit more involved.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
12 Apr. 2026
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City of Aurora Aurora Water also explained that HOAs cannot prevent residents from putting in xeric landscaping, per a state statute, and Aurora Water is sending letters to HOAs in the city to remind them.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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When Waymo was first raising money, Alphabet wasn't putting in the kind of cash at its disposal today.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Remember to harden off the seedlings for a week or two before transplanting to avoid transplant shock.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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There has been some recent success transplanting pig kidneys and hearts into people, but this is believed to be the first attempt to transplant a pig lung into a human.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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Many gardeners plant radishes in succession, sowing seeds seven to ten days apart.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Cover the seed with a thin layer of straw after sowing to prevent erosion.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Potting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potting. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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