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Recent Examples of vegetation
Blue Origin has yet to complete an investigation into the incident, but whatever the cause, New Glenn exploded on the launchpad in an enormous fireball visible for more than a hundred miles, destroying the launch vehicle and spreading damage across LC-36 and the surrounding vegetation.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 June 2026
He’s called for expanding the state’s wildfire mitigation efforts, including grant programs to help homeowners clear vegetation and make their properties more insurable.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
With reseeding, existing vegetation is removed to expose the bare soil, which is then prepared and heavily seeded to establish a new, dense stand of grass.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Cottonmouths can be spotted swimming in the water, coiled on the bank, or in vegetation along the shore.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 June 2026
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 June 2026
He’s called for expanding the state’s wildfire mitigation efforts, including grant programs to help homeowners clear vegetation and make their properties more insurable.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
With reseeding, existing vegetation is removed to expose the bare soil, which is then prepared and heavily seeded to establish a new, dense stand of grass.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Cottonmouths can be spotted swimming in the water, coiled on the bank, or in vegetation along the shore.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetation
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Many varieties have golden foliage that contrasts nicely against other landscape plantings.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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From its oversized foliage to its dark green fruits and vivid blooms, every growing phase of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) has its own splashy style, says Elin Harryson of plant care app Planta.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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Today that same location is offering a perfume experience in which guests interact with local artists for a tour into the delicate art of lotus folding and the cultural symbolism of local flora.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Ultimately, high-ROI landscaping is not about cluttering a yard with fragile, high-maintenance flora, but rather about creating clean lines, structural permanence, and an undeniable sense of luxury.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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“Vegetation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetation. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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