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Recent Examples of propagation
Can light or gravitational waves exist without having space to travel through, and does that mean there really is some type of propagation medium, after all?
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Big Think,
7 May 2026
Jessica Lyle of the organization’s Public Outreach Committee told attendees about the group’s habitat restoration and plant propagation efforts.
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Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
Geranium Society members and hobbyists will share expertise on cultivation and propagation.
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Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Water propagation is faster but requires regular water changes; once roots reach 1–2 inches, transplant the cuttings.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for propagation
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Jessica Lyle of the organization’s Public Outreach Committee told attendees about the group’s habitat restoration and plant propagation efforts.
—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
Geranium Society members and hobbyists will share expertise on cultivation and propagation.
—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Water propagation is faster but requires regular water changes; once roots reach 1–2 inches, transplant the cuttings.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for propagation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagation
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As the aircraft approached Atlantic City, a portion of one of the main rotor blades separated, the NTSB report showed, tearing the transmission and rotor apart and sending the helicopter crashing onto the Garden State Parkway.
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The nation’s grid is comprised of thousands of operators of generators, transmission lines, local utilities, retailers, and suppliers who combine to operate a typically robust supply chain for electricity.
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Participants also include national film bodies, representing a range of sales, production and distribution companies, as well as industry associations and guilds.
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Since the atoms are heavy and closely spaced, the electron distribution is difficult to resolve, thereby making both scenarios extreme test cases.
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But it could just as easily be argued that such actions fall under valid scientific dissemination and discussion, the conference’s stated objective.
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Thus was born a creepypasta—a term that does not mean a plate of squid-ink farfalle but, rather, a freaky urban legend, built for online dissemination.
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Their operational hallmarks include automatic identification system blackouts, false position broadcasting, ship-to-ship transfers of goods, flags of convenience, and frequent reflagging and renaming.
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Before entering broadcasting, Cohn played collegiate ice hockey as a goaltender at SUNY Oswego.
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That includes opening all doors inside your home to improve air circulation and closing all drapes and blinds during the day to keep your home cooler.
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Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
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Antonucci said working with dogs can help patients practice and improve communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
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Nearly a year after that settlement, Miller is still employed by the carrier, now in video production on its global communications team.
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That’s exactly how Comber — now store director, after a promotion — has used it.
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Amron, Dane, Amanda and Alondra bring deep relationships and a modern understanding of the business, and Chinazam and Kashia have each earned these promotions through hard work and strong instincts.
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“Propagation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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