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Recent Examples of fertilize
Finally, plants generally do not need fertilized over the winter when growth slows, says Trejo.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Once pollinated and fertilized, the flower gradually turns upright, eventually maturing into a dry, woody capsule filled with thousands of seeds.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2024
The fish beach themselves to lay, fertilize and bury eggs.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Powerful warming gases are released from cows and fertilized soils, and deforestation that’s driven by rising food demand.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Once pollinated and fertilized, the flower gradually turns upright, eventually maturing into a dry, woody capsule filled with thousands of seeds.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2024
The fish beach themselves to lay, fertilize and bury eggs.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Powerful warming gases are released from cows and fertilized soils, and deforestation that’s driven by rising food demand.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilize
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These experiences not only enriched his portrayal of Isaiah but also reinforced the importance of self-care on set.Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Dec. 2024
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Uranium enriched to 60 percent could theoretically be used for a nuclear weapon, albeit an inefficient one by most standards.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Despite these differences, their visions converge on several points: the necessity of building systems that better understand and interact with the physical world, the importance of responsible AI development, and the transformative potential of AI to augment human capabilities.Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And after that will come the impact, whether that’s lower costs, faster design processes and production, jobs that are no longer needed, human expertise that is augmented by technology or something else.Evan Clark, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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But without a Medigap policy to supplement original Medicare, the beneficiary has to pay for all the gaps in Medicare Part B. The out-of-pocket cost can be substantial, because a major gap is the 20% coinsurance amount on most covered care.Bob Carlson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Farm aid: Another $10 billion is for farmer assistance to supplement commodity prices, with net farm income projected to face another year of decline.Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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Iraq has reportedly fortified its border with Syria in recent days and has been in talks with HTS.Brad Dress, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
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This latest military activity underscores the ongoing struggle for influence in the Taiwan Strait, as China seeks to assert dominance while Taiwan fortifies its diplomatic and defense strategies.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Frans Johansson's concept of the Medici Effect further reinforces the idea that breakthrough innovations often arise at the intersection of disparate fields.Anna Barnhill, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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United could also look to reinforce in midfield next year, although the key focus is helping the existing squad adapt to Amorim’s methods.Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Especially good for sensitive skin types, this wash is formulated with eucalyptus and amino acids to purify and hydrate, while surfactants erase the day's grime.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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This cleanser works to exfoliate your dead skin, purify your pores and rejuvenate your face in just a few quick uses.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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The small community strengthens its young people through a close connection with Country.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Curiosity is the key to happiness in retirement, and core pursuits are effective vehicles for discovery, but they must be cultivated, strengthened, and expanded over time.Wes Moss, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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And our change needs to continuously reenforce a fluid future.Paige Francis, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021
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Access to art, child development interactions, free resources for pre-education, hands-on activities - all of these offerings compliment and reenforce our future leaders and customers.Paige Francis, Forbes, 20 June 2022
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“Fertilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilize. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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