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Recent Examples of vernal
Astronomical winter ends at the vernal equinox.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Spring starts on March 20 when the spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, arrives in the Northern Hemisphere.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026
This is also the date of the vernal equinox.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
Spring equinox means nearly 12 hours of sunshine The vernal, or spring, equinox marks the changing of seasons.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Spring starts on March 20 when the spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, arrives in the Northern Hemisphere.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026
This is also the date of the vernal equinox.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
Spring equinox means nearly 12 hours of sunshine The vernal, or spring, equinox marks the changing of seasons.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vernal
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After the war, jackets began to be worn for reasons of style rather than utility, spurred on by a wave of films like 1953’s The Wild One, in which Marlon Brando turned the leather motorcycle jacket into the ultimate symbol of youthful rebellion.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2026
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Intergenerational collaboration—combining youthful experimentation with seasoned judgment—creates resilience.—
Klaus Schwab,
Time,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The poll surveyed 977 caregivers of children 13 and younger, including 53% biological mothers and 33% biological fathers, with the remaining participants including stepparents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The move amounted to a sharp rebuke of Bondi by Republicans who have been clamoring for information about Epstein's abuse of young girls and his interactions with rich and powerful people.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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During the upcoming parliamentary meeting this year, policymakers are also expected to release details of a new five-year development plan, the 15th such program in China's modern history.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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In recent weeks, investors in private credit have been demanding their money back amid concerns that lenders overvalued loans tied to risky companies — many of which are software firms whose businesses may be disrupted by artificial intelligence.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Judges, rather than legislators or business leaders, are making serious efforts to address the implications of artificial intelligence for society, as demonstrated by recent federal court rulings on copyright and attorney-client privilege.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Downstairs, the Solarium serves breakfast (strong coffee, fresh fruit, and French-leaning pastries) in a bright, skylit setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Hours later, an explosion near the airport sent a thick plume of black smoke into the air – part of a fresh wave of Iranian strikes across the Middle East on Sunday following the death of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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