propagation

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Recent Examples of propagation Nelliet™ Hollies are female plants, produced through asexual propagation, and only produce female flowers. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026 Relative to its weight, the layered structure increases resistance to crack propagation and distributes mechanical forces. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Belief propagation is then used to extract and refine information from these approximations. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026 The team has also identified a simple dip treatment that can be used during plant propagation to discourage thrips. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for propagation
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Noun
  • The monotone transmission recalled the manner in which deep-cover Cold War spies for the KGB and CIA once received orders.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • And permitting reform remains incomplete — building reactors is only half the equation if transmission interconnection and grid upgrades lag behind.
    John Kerry, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • An investigation by the Bakersfield Police Department also led to separate charges citing Mays for possession of more than 600 images of youth or child pornography and distribution of obscene matter involving someone younger than 18.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Heating elements must survive high temperatures, constant airflow and uneven heat distribution.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Michael Mirin, 68, is charged with seven felonies, including Level 1 child molesting and dissemination of matter harmful to minors.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
  • In addition, the museum collection includes various photos taken by Hetzel, documenting print shops, news articles and early Imperial County locations significant to the production and dissemination of both local and national news.
    Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Beyond his informal youthful work, Hosmer’s previous broadcasting experience includes co-hosting a podcast and pre- and postgame host duties for Apple TV.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Both Worlds brings nearly three decades of award-winning production work, a creative team with deep roots in African storytelling and broadcasting, and strong and tested distribution relationships.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Vianna also noted the importance of further regulating the internet to stop the rapid circulation of misogynistic content.
    Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Without proper circulation, any water from leaks or condensation just linger, and if it’s not addressed—which is often the case in a space like the basement—then mold and mildew forms.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The governor directed his team to match the brash communication tactics emanating from the White House.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • As former employee Aaron Zamost, who was head of communications at Square from 2015 to 2020, argued in an essay published by the New York Times, there are likely a litany of other factors at play apart from AI.
    Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Whether it’s being passed over for a promotion, receiving harsh feedback, or losing a contract to a competitor, setbacks happen.
    Nir Eyal, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Mo’Nique took to Instagram to pen an open letter about the incident, in which Goldberg criticized Mo’Nique’s decision not to participate in additional promotion for her starring role in Lee Daniels’ acclaimed 2009 movie.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026

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“Propagation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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