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sharecropping

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verb

present participle of sharecrop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharecropping
Noun
  • The exhibit allows attendees to see how farmers, chefs and producers are reconnecting food, farming and culture.
    Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • In this view, the frontier progressed from hunting, to ranching and mining, to farming and industrialization.
    Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Poppy cultivation and fentanyl production in Myanmar have surged, contributing to the devastating opioid epidemic in the United States.
    Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
  • With more than 16 years of presence in the plateau region, Chando has developed ecological cultivation models in partnership with local governments and universities, turning fragile ecosystems into laboratories for sustainable sourcing.
    Li Jun, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Cultural Revolution then saw universities closed or radically repurposed, graduate training halted, and many scientists exiled to the countryside for farmwork.
    Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The challenges posed by invasive species mirror the challenges in other time-sensitive fields, like public health, climate adaptation and sustainable agriculture.
    Pam Marrone, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Auditors found that 12 of the 13 agriculture and forestry grant programs operated by the agency did not have data required for accountability.
    Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • People are even picking up hobbies like farming and gardening.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
  • These are their gardening mistakes to avoid, plus a few suggestions to follow for a stunning landscape.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Climate-smart agriculture techniques, such as conservation tillage and agroforestry, also help maintain soil fertility and ensure stable yields despite climate variability, which is crucial for consistent child nutrition.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • These efforts involve reducing chemical inputs, minimizing tillage and improving soil health, cornerstones of the industry’s push toward a more sustainable future.
    Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Markis Hill is a Johnson County, Kansas State University Extension horticulture agent.
    Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Nickie Munroe, an environmental horticulture agent with the University of Florida, loves them for the multiple benefits.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Sharecropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharecropping. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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