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Recent Examples of propagation
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
Plan a stop in bustling Cebu City to visit the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu and Magellan’s Cross Pavilion—cultural cornerstones that paved the way to the propagation of Christianity as the country’s most dominant religion.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Sociologists need to take up public space and be resources for these national battles over our culture, education, book bans, the propagation of alternative facts, etc.
—Megan Thiele Strong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition to streamlining herbicide application, the legislation would promote education about invasive propagation with signs at boat launches and instruct DEEP to develop a plant to install boat washing stations at state boat ramps.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Plan a stop in bustling Cebu City to visit the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu and Magellan’s Cross Pavilion—cultural cornerstones that paved the way to the propagation of Christianity as the country’s most dominant religion.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Sociologists need to take up public space and be resources for these national battles over our culture, education, book bans, the propagation of alternative facts, etc.
—Megan Thiele Strong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition to streamlining herbicide application, the legislation would promote education about invasive propagation with signs at boat launches and instruct DEEP to develop a plant to install boat washing stations at state boat ramps.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagation
Noun
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Up to half of hantavirus cases can be fatal, depending on the strain and method of transmission.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Marty and Iovine say the best way to help combat the disease spread is to effectively use contact tracing, quarantine and isolation to reduce the risk of transmission.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Because of the tournament expansion, the NCAA will be able to award more than $131 million in new revenue distributions to member schools participating in the basketball tournaments over the remaining six years of the NCAA’s broadcast agreements.—
Gary Bedore
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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One swift effect of passage was an alteration of the distribution of state spending in the South, with more money going to areas with heavily Black populations.—
Stephen L. Carter,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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If the administration’s efforts to shape the telling of history and the dissemination of culture came as a shock, the pushback—largely in the form of litigation—will be a slower burn.—
Janay Kingsberry,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2026
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s tsunami warning program has spent decades fine-tuning rapid message dissemination.—
Ezgi Karasözen,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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In the United States, NBC, ABC, and CBS were up and running by 1948, but, when Attenborough entered the fray of British broadcasting, in 1952, there was only one channel.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Then, as now, revenue came from ticket sales, broadcasting, merchandise, concessions, sponsorships, parking — and yes, ticket sales.—
Andy Strasberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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That high level of humidity often brings problems with powdery mildew if perennials don't have enough air circulation and time to dry out occasionally.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Hot and cold immersion has been linked to reduced inflammation, improved circulation, muscle relaxation and better sleep — outcomes a 60-minute massage cannot match.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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The newest data fits a trend, alongside news that Chicago once again has the country’s busiest airfield and is a top tourist destination, disproving the narrative that the city is shrinking, said Erin Connelly, communication director for Mayor Brandon Johnson.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Today, however, many companies still do not fully understand how their AI usage connects to broader sustainability commitments, and clearer communication between AI providers, enterprise buyers, and sustainability teams is still missing.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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On Facebook and Instagram, the video is shown as a collaboration post with Drink De Soi, a nonalcoholic beverage line cofounded by Perry, suggesting the video could be a promotion for the brand.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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After around three years of conflict with workers, Taylor had succeeded in dramatically increasing productivity and was rewarded with a promotion to foreman of the shop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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“Propagation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagation. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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