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Recent Examples of propagation
Gerbera daisies have a clumping growth habit and may be divided at the roots, as long as separated clumps each have a least one crown, for propagation purposes.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Perhaps writing badly is a form of propagation.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Now, researchers in England have created a new type of hollow-core fiber-optic cable that can reduce signal loss and increase propagation speed through the fiber.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Sep. 2025
Many Maldivian resorts are taking the lead with conservation efforts, including Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, with its coral propagation and turtle rescue and rehabilitation projects, and the PADI Eco Center Six Senses Laamu.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Perhaps writing badly is a form of propagation.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Now, researchers in England have created a new type of hollow-core fiber-optic cable that can reduce signal loss and increase propagation speed through the fiber.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Sep. 2025
Many Maldivian resorts are taking the lead with conservation efforts, including Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, with its coral propagation and turtle rescue and rehabilitation projects, and the PADI Eco Center Six Senses Laamu.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagation
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In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been analyzing the entire genetic code of virus samples to determine if the outbreaks are related, a newer technique that has not traditionally been used to assess measles transmission.—
Reuters 20 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Previous measles transmission studies have shown that one measles case can result in up to 20 new infections among unvaccinated contacts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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A day after booking Soto and Baz, investigators arrested Gutierrez, who allegedly led the distribution of the cocaine to dealers and users, at his Oxnard home.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The company aims to scale up its distribution footprint and leverage its physical stores — dubbed Alo Sanctuaries — not just as transactional spaces but hubs for community-building experiences.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Jan. 2026
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This includes coordination of de-mining operations, removal of heavy weapons and equipment from the border, implementation of measures to restore mutual trust, and desisting from harmful rhetoric and the dissemination of false information, The Associated Press reported.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
12 Dec. 2025
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Academic historians devote much of our attention to the creation and dissemination of new research, to working at the outer edges of their subjects; most of our publications are analytical, interpretive, conceptual, and theoretical.—
Time,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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Others recognized are Ellie Goulding, who is receiving an MBE for her work on Biodiversity and the Climate; British actress Meera Syal, who is receiving a damehood; and The Thursday Murder Club author and television presenter Richard Osman, for his services to literature and broadcasting.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The no-cloning theorem has presented a major challenge for quantum researchers, who have sought to overcome it with solutions such as imperfect cloning and probabilistic cloning, which uses the broadcasting of mixed states.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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According to Mayor Brad Pike, now that the construction is over, there will be better traffic circulation, and his next priority is parking.—
Rose Evans
November 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
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Fung-wong’s massive circulation, spanning 1,500 km (932 miles), was already lashing parts of the region with heavy rain and winds on Saturday, said PAGASA forecaster Benison Estareja, according to Reuters.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Drivers should therefore keep digital copies of their policy, repair receipts, photos of their car and any communications with their insurer.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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In response, the regime in Iran has cut all lines of communication.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the tickets can be used on consecutive or nonconsecutive dates, and visitors can opt to visit a single WDW park on more than one day during the promotion.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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Also ahead for the Grammy winner is a tour in promotion of her 2024 album Eternal Sunshine, beginning in June 2026.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Propagation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagation. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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