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Recent Examples of propagation
Jessica Lyle of the organization’s Public Outreach Committee told attendees about the group’s habitat restoration and plant propagation efforts.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Geranium Society members and hobbyists will share expertise on cultivation and propagation.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Water propagation is faster but requires regular water changes; once roots reach 1–2 inches, transplant the cuttings.
—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
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Geranium Society members and hobbyists will share expertise on cultivation and propagation.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Water propagation is faster but requires regular water changes; once roots reach 1–2 inches, transplant the cuttings.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagation
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New video evidence has emerged in court that attorneys say confirms once and for all that an idle Southern California Edison transmission line reactivated and started the devastating Eaton fire.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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New surveillance video and utility data bolster claims that a century-old, idle Edison transmission line ignited last year’s Eaton fire, which killed 19 people and displaced thousands in Altadena, lawyers say.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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His superlative shot-stopping ability, commanding distribution and defining game-winning moments this season contributed substantially to the Gunners ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League trophy – this after so many recent near misses.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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In contrast, nonbiological samples had a wider distribution of chain lengths.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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But it could just as easily be argued that such actions fall under valid scientific dissemination and discussion, the conference’s stated objective.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2026
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Thus was born a creepypasta—a term that does not mean a plate of squid-ink farfalle but, rather, a freaky urban legend, built for online dissemination.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Teams at the top of CNBC's soccer rankings are global brands that collect big piles of cash from tickets, sponsorships and broadcasting rights.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Frederiksen said Tafoya's broadcasting career could be an asset in a primary race, though her appeal to convention delegates remains an open question.—
Liz Christy,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The cabin also features Pur air circulation, an advanced HEPA air filtration system, and circadian rhythm lighting to minimize jet lag.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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This process is currently being pursued for areas like the physics of energy radiating through the atmosphere, sea ice cover, and ocean circulation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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At some point, communication got cut off, according to authorities.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The mayor appears to have used the team’s own willingness to keep communication channels open to kill their project.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Slimani is French president Emmanuel Macron’s personal representative for the promotion of the French language and culture, and was the chair of the jury for the 2023 International Booker Prize.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Should have gotten the promotion to be the head of the assignment desk.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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“Propagation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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