as in plants
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
the notion that their monarch ruled by divine right had been inseminated in the people for countless generations
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Besides soil preparation, the program removes factors that limit natural regeneration and plants a mix of native species.—
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In the opening moments, Loznitsa, working with the Romanian cinematographer Oleg Mutu, plants the camera before the prison gates, which open with a loud creak, allowing a fresh batch of emaciated arrivals to shuffle into a work yard.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Some of the data led researchers to determine which modern-day breeds the ancient dogs most resembled.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Which, in theory, breeds simmering chaos.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Inseminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inseminates. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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