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Recent Examples of propagation
Division Propagation The easiest and fastest propagation method is division, says Singh.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Divide it in early fall or spring for propagation purposes.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
It's also used in air layering, a propagation method in which bundles of wet sphagnum moss are fastened around a cut in a mature plant's stem to allow for new root growth.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
This means that the successful propagation of a book by a publishing entity usually depends on its successful propagation of previous books.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Divide it in early fall or spring for propagation purposes.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
It's also used in air layering, a propagation method in which bundles of wet sphagnum moss are fastened around a cut in a mature plant's stem to allow for new root growth.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
This means that the successful propagation of a book by a publishing entity usually depends on its successful propagation of previous books.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagation
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The pill, dubbed MK 8527, is currently undergoing a pair of late-stage clinical trials that are expected to determine whether the medicine can lower HIV transmission when given to people at high risk of infection.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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In response to these discoveries, a two-week training program on Silk Road archaeology has been established, aimed at promoting the protection and transmission of Silk Road cultural heritage, as concluded by The Global Times.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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Palace has canceled the New York City release for its Nike Air Max 95 collaboration after two people were arrested for assault Thursday during wristband distribution.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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He was employed by NFI Industries, a third-party distribution company for Kimberly-Clark products, fire officials said.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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App stores, hosting providers, cloud services and internet infrastructure companies are also enabling the dissemination of this misinformation and propaganda.—
Steven Stalinsky,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Speculation and rumors ran rampant and the dissemination of official information was slow.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Richard Rampell, the board chair at South Florida’s flagship NPR station, has resigned amid a legal battle with the Miami-Dade County School Board, which holds the station’s broadcasting license.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Fox lawyers last week argued to the FCC that the football league should be stripped of its broadcasting antitrust exemption.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Now, though, with the widespread circulation of magic manuals, grimoires, and related compendia—with the recording, on paper, of words, spells, histories, stories—witchcraft has taken an irreversible step into the exoteric realm.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Mohapi explains that a good growth spray, typically formulated with ingredients like caffeine, biotin, and peptides, can help stimulate circulation and support the follicle before the hair even breaks the surface.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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Keep the lines of communication open throughout the day.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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The people who keep advancing tend to build strengths like communication, leadership, problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.—
Rasheem Rooke,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, ballpark promotions work out just great.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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As Shivers loosely acknowledged, his promotion comes at a pivotal time for his agency as The Team is currently up for sale following the scandal that surrounded founder Casey Wasserman over his inclusion in the Epstein Files.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Propagation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagation. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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