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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one fruit of your faithfulness in carrying out your duties will be more rewarding responsibilities
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as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
a popular app that was the fruit of years of research and development
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as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
according to the Bible, God promised Abraham that the fruit of his loins would someday become a great nation
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Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2017
Just fill an empty spray bottle with diluted vinegar and spritz your produce (salad stuff, fruits, etc.) then rinse in regular water before serving.
—Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 3 July 2017
Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
After flowering and fruiting begin, switch to a fertilizer low in nitrogen and high in potassium and phosphorous to support fruiting and boost harvest yields.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2024
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Noun
Fruits and vegetables are easy, but whole grains can be confusing.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2017
Just fill an empty spray bottle with diluted vinegar and spritz your produce (salad stuff, fruits, etc.) then rinse in regular water before serving.
—Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 3 July 2017
Verb
But this is the first time the Huntington has been able to show off a blooming plant next to one that is fruiting, Tam said.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
After flowering and fruiting begin, switch to a fertilizer low in nitrogen and high in potassium and phosphorous to support fruiting and boost harvest yields.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2024
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Harris is spending the entirety of Monday in Pennsylvania, a state whose 19 electoral votes are expected to determine the Electoral College outcome.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
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This comes as the presidential race remains extremely tight, with the outcome largely depending on swing states, as both candidates continue campaigning across the country.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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High production also tempers the cost effect of potential Middle East supply disruptions.Ben Geman, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Usually comprised of at least a dozen companies, including publishers of source material, radio and TV stations, advertising agencies and more besides, consensus from the production committee is necessary for most major artistic and commercial decisions.Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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Despite their tendency to reduce social interactions with others when sick, in vampire bats, sick mothers will continue to groom their offspring and vice versa, probably because mother-daughter relationships are extra important.Sebastian Stockmaier, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2024
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Yet he is constantly haunted by his impossible-to-please father, academic F. D. Reeve, which turns Christopher into the kind of dad who is always competing – whether in skiing, hockey, soccer or horse riding – with his offspring.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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When the plant is flowering, water as soon as the soil surface is dry to the touch to ensure the blossoms get enough hydration.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
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Under head coach Kieran McKenna who brought him to Suffolk in 2022, Davis has flowered.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
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The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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Brominated flame retardants have mostly been phased out of products in the U.S. and Europe, including from many electronics.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Meant for buildings, the product contains their Insulative Ceramic Particle (ICP), a powder that can be integrated into other materials, like drywall or shingles, to improve fire resistance and reduce heat penetration.Alison Van Houten, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Coffee, a globally beloved beverage known for its stimulating properties, is derived from the seeds of coffee cherries.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company’s valuation is now almost six times more than its March seed valuation of $400 million.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The last of the edelweiss flowers were blooming in the high meadows.Tomas Weber, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
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Light Amaryllis grow and bloom best with at least four hours of sunshine per day.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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