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Recent Examples of undecomposed
Aeration is also used when there is a layer of thatch (undecomposed organic matter) on top of the soil and beneath the runners.
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Neil Sperry,
San Antonio Express-News,
4 Feb. 2022
This is a layer of undecomposed stems (not leaves) of grass.
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Jeff Lowenfels,
Alaska Dispatch News,
7 July 2017
Onions + Garlic Crop rotation plan Rotate with legumes, and avoid planting in soil with undecomposed organic matter.
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The Editors Of Organic Life,
Good Housekeeping,
23 Feb. 2017
A dead monkey, still whole, still undecomposed, drifted back and forth with a certain precision upon those ripples and eddies without exit.
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Benjamin Kunkel,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2017
Neil Sperry,
San Antonio Express-News,
4 Feb. 2022
This is a layer of undecomposed stems (not leaves) of grass.
—
Jeff Lowenfels,
Alaska Dispatch News,
7 July 2017
Onions + Garlic Crop rotation plan Rotate with legumes, and avoid planting in soil with undecomposed organic matter.
—
The Editors Of Organic Life,
Good Housekeeping,
23 Feb. 2017
A dead monkey, still whole, still undecomposed, drifted back and forth with a certain precision upon those ripples and eddies without exit.
—
Benjamin Kunkel,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undecomposed
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Years later, advances in DNA testing allowed investigators to analyze preserved evidence that had not been testable during the original proceedings, leading military prosecutors to pursue the case and ultimately secure a conviction.
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The preserved documents—often far more personal and revealing than the average newspaper obituary—speak to this era’s contributions to Ypsilanti, extolling leadership roles in local philanthropic and religious organizations.
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The city's website also includes guidelines regarding the disposal of sandbags — only dry and uncontaminated bags should be reused, and those that have been exposed to floodwaters should be placed in residents' bulk trash piles for collection.
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Lin collects uncontaminated plastics which include needle and medication caps, as well as plastic containers.
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All year, the coastline is a unique, peaceful, and untouched place, thanks to its state park status (no one’s rolling a cooler and beach umbrella onto these rocks).
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The preferred option is to leave remains untouched and in place, said veteran South Florida archaeologist Bob Carr, who has handled numerous significant excavations in the region.
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Despite growing interest, Bocas retains an unspoiled charm due to limited access and the absence of large resorts, ensuring a tranquil experience.
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Just like the director’s films skip festivals and initially rely on minimalistic marketing, passing on early screenings could be interpreted as another way to ensure audience members go into the film unspoiled.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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Not only is Earth's closest celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into the cosmos.
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The island’s primitive campsites are a great way to enjoy the unpolluted dark skies in a serene atmosphere.
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Rather, many environmental groups inside and outside Lebanon argue that addressing such issues is necessary to ensure the promotion of human rights in the region and equitable access to unpolluted farmland, water and forests.
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Linger there for some stargazing beneath a sky totally untainted by light.
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The motion concluded an untainted special counsel was necessary because the issues involved allegations of contempt and misconduct at high levels in the Justice Department.
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“Undecomposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undecomposed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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