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Recent Examples of propagation
Keep reading for more must-have gardening tools for seed season, including a propagation station, herb seed packets, all-purpose plant food, an indoor greenhouse kit, and more.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
That includes collaborations with NASA to align radio frequency propagation models, ensuring accurate predictions for network performance on the lunar surface.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Mar. 2025
This form of clonal propagation is one of nature’s most effective strategies for ensuring survival in a changing climate.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
These also manipulate the propagation of sound waves to both prevent breakage and protect nerves and soft tissues.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 22 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
That includes collaborations with NASA to align radio frequency propagation models, ensuring accurate predictions for network performance on the lunar surface.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Mar. 2025
This form of clonal propagation is one of nature’s most effective strategies for ensuring survival in a changing climate.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
These also manipulate the propagation of sound waves to both prevent breakage and protect nerves and soft tissues.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for propagation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagation
Noun
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Because dams aren’t necessarily near cities, Brazil built an extensive transmission system creating an integrated network.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
2 May 2025
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One is related to the Covid-19 pandemic: More people were wearing masks, isolating and taking precautions that reduced transmission of all respiratory illnesses.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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In short, fate’s distribution of long straws is wildly capricious.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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The state agency said by the end of last year, 516 distribution locations provided food to communities coming from 131 producers across Connecticut.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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By emphasizing Strachan’s assimilation of the photo into his painting, the curators underscored the crucial role of reproductive technologies in the dissemination and projection of Pan-African ideology and ideas.—
Delinda Collier,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Madison believed that a free society rests on the open dissemination of information between the government and its people.—
John Hart,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2025
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Overall, sleeping in a zero-gravity bed might offer potential benefits for spinal alignment, circulation, acid reflux and breathing.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Compression gear is key for long stretches of sitting, when circulation tends to slow, especially mid-flight.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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Essential traits of a successful partnership include trust, open communication and aligned objectives.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Although Trump’s list of demands has caused a major stir on campus, shortly after they were received, communications from the president’s inner circle revealed that the letter was sent by mistake.—
Charlotte Y. Levy,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2025
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And when asked about his thoughts on promotion and relegation, Nance answered decisively.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Founded in 2003, ADI supports the growth and success of small-scale distillers through education, advocacy, networking, and promotion of best practices in the industry.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Propagation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagation. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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