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Recent Examples of seedbed In the short run, however, New York’s economic downfall was a boon to its unrivaled status as a seedbed of art and culture. Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025 From the time the grass seed is scattered over the prepared seedbed until the first sprouts appear, keeping the soil consistently moist is essential. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025 These clubs served as the seedbeds for the emerging rival Democratic party, which would support Jefferson against Washington’s Federalists. Johann Neem / Made By History, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025 The farmers will also receive instruction in no-till management, which calls for crops to be planted in narrow rows within the untilled seedbeds of previous crops. Delaney Dryfoos, Journal Sentinel, 4 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for seedbed
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Noun
  • For years, advocates for expanding child birth options in Kentucky have called on lawmakers to reduce barriers to establishing freestanding birthing centers.
    Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest-performing models to help make its forecasts.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • When shopping, look for ginger root that is firm and smooth.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Used a mulch, leaves keep soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Some workers, whose programs have alternative funding sources, continue to be paid on time.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The nursery did well, so Kids Planet began to expand.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • These cottagecore-leaning wicker baskets are a sweet addition to any child’s room or nursery to house extra toys and books.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The rates are based on shipping zones, which are organized from one to nine, with one being the closest and nine being the furthest from the shipping origin.
    Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The origins of coffee can be traced to Ethiopia, as far back as the 9th century.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In the photos, Travis can be seen down on one knee as Swift cradles his face in the sweet moment.
    Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
  • During the negotiations between Obama and Raúl, there was still the idea that somehow parts of the revolution—its socialist project—could be saved, and that Cuba could somehow transmogrify into a fairer, more modern place with a social cradle.
    Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Since the 1920s, the tiny town in the northeast corner of the state has been a hotbed for overnight camps, with its favorable location along the banks of the Little River atop Lookout Mountain.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Besides being a hotbed of seismic activity, the Philippines is also among the most climate-vulnerable countries globally, seeing more than 20 typhoons and tropical storm systems yearly.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While there is acknowledgement that smaller teams, such as Norway’s Valarenga, could be on the receiving end of heavy defeats with the shift in format, the benefits of seeing top seeds clash early in the competition mean more overall interest.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Key Takeaways Both hemp seeds and chia seeds are nutrient-dense foods that can support weight loss when incorporated into a balanced diet.
    T'Keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Seedbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seedbed. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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