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as in to spray
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sow the fields with maize in early spring, and the crop should be ready by late summer
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as in to breed
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set a malicious neighbor who sowed within him nagging suspicions about his wife
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Recent Examples of sow They were taught how to harvest, how to sow, how to wrangle a cow, ride tractors, monster harvesting machines. —
Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 Kennedy has long sown doubt in the safety and effectiveness of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. —Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 Direct-sow the seeds in loose, well-draining soil that gets full sun. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026 Jonathan sows an abundance of breadseed poppies with their blue-gray lettuce-like leaves, decorative seedheads, and blooms that range from white and pale pink to red and deep purple. —Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sow
Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 Kennedy has long sown doubt in the safety and effectiveness of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. —Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 Direct-sow the seeds in loose, well-draining soil that gets full sun. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026 Jonathan sows an abundance of breadseed poppies with their blue-gray lettuce-like leaves, decorative seedheads, and blooms that range from white and pale pink to red and deep purple. —Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sow
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Two nights earlier in Pittsburgh, in a game to decide the AFC North, the Ravens had appeared headed for the playoffs thanks to Jackson’s late heroics before rookie Tyler Loop sprayed a 44-yard field goal attempt on the final play.— Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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Durnell regularly sprayed the weed killer throughout his neighborhood.— Carrie Johnson, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
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Nataliia and Valerii papered the walls in bright patterns and planted cosmos in the front yard.— Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
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Later, Josh Manson got planted into the metal part of the boards near the home bench at game speed, suffering an upper-body injury that sent him back to the locker room.— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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Some varieties, like ‘Tumbling Tom’ have a cascading habit while others, including ‘Tiny Tim’ have been bred specifically for growing in containers.— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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We are being told by our county public health authorities to not have any standing water on our properties because they can be used by mosquitoes to breed.— Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Today, this custom has evolved into subtler hints of the color, quietly hidden in the bridal look or sprinkled throughout the events of the day.— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
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Gently sprinkle remaining salt mixture over yolks and tightly wrap dish with plastic.— Christopher Kostow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
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This spring, Melnyk will seed marigolds, chrysanthemums and lavender at the site.— Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
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Livestreamers and new-media influencers including video podcasters have enlisted professional clippers to capture the best moments from their videos and seed them across social media.— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
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Artworks by Dominican artists are peppered throughout the building, lending the resort a gallery-like vibe.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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In it, ink markings peppered her features, illustrating exactly where a surgeon would soon cut her skin open.— Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
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Already the jobs issue in Hollywood has become a contentious part of the race for governor in California, with several candidates pledging to eliminate the $750 million cap put in place by Newsom, which already was more than double what the state was previously capped at.— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
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Like the Stasher bags, these are made completely of silicone and can be microwaved, cleaned in a dishwasher, or put in the oven up to 425°.— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Sow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/sow. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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