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Recent Examples of propagation
Initially, grafting was thought to be an extension of vegetative or clonal propagation by cuttings.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2025
Further experiments conducted in the 1800s confirmed light’s wave-like nature, and Maxwell’s electromagnetism brought forth an understanding of light as the propagation of a sourceless (uncharged) electromagnetic wave at the speed of light.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2025
Gain expert insights on preparing your garden for the fall season, including a propagation demonstration by Master Gardener Betty Corvey.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
The crystals bound to the rocks, preventing the formation and propagation of cracks that would have otherwise weakened the structures.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2025
Further experiments conducted in the 1800s confirmed light’s wave-like nature, and Maxwell’s electromagnetism brought forth an understanding of light as the propagation of a sourceless (uncharged) electromagnetic wave at the speed of light.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2025
Gain expert insights on preparing your garden for the fall season, including a propagation demonstration by Master Gardener Betty Corvey.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
The crystals bound to the rocks, preventing the formation and propagation of cracks that would have otherwise weakened the structures.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagation
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An outage on a transmission line that delivers power to substations in that area caused the failures, said PG&E officials.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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And because YouTube isn’t charging fans to access its São Paolo transmission, the NFL could very well double its deliveries from a year ago.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Burns was indicted by a grand jury in Fayetteville in November and pleaded guilty to distribution of child pornography in February, according to court documents.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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During a conference call with reporters earlier this week, NFL EVP of media distribution Hans Schroeder confirmed that the calendar loophole in the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 that allowed for two years of late-summer Friday dates will temporarily close in 2026.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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That business had begun to consolidate and evolve hockey streaming with innovations including the use of AI cameras at lower levels along with the integration and dissemination of real-time stats on higher-level broadcasts, including the operation of what was then AHLTV.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, an enrichment facility managed and operated on a multinational basis, wherever it is located, could risk the dissemination of enrichment technology to additional countries, which would be a significant problem from a nonproliferation perspective.—
Robert J. Einhorn,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Aug. 2025
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Rumors swirled this summer about SiriusXM not wanting to renew Stern’s contract, amid his high price tag and his less frequent broadcasting schedule.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Phillips took on her new BBC role over the summer and is now effectively the most powerful commissioner in British broadcasting.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Active cooling systems, such as fans or fluid circulation, add to the complexity, initial capital cost, and ongoing maintenance expenses of a solar installation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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Solar panels are expected to generate nearly half the energy required for wave making and circulation.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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The report detailed procedural missteps and communication gaps, resulting in the discipline of at least three officers in the gunman's chain of command.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lightmatter spoke about a 3D interposer which enables an ASIC built with UCIe IP and laser communication as shown in the image below.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The edge-of-roster promotions of pitchers like Ryan Borucki and Easton Lucas won’t suddenly save the bullpen.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the brand initially started off as a column in a youth-run magazine, Dimoldenberg parlayed the idea into a digital series which is now increasingly being used by film marketing teams as part of the press cycle for film promotion.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Propagation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagation. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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