plowed

verb

Definition of plowednext
past tense of plow
1
as in cultivated
to cut into and turn over the sod of (a piece of land) using a bladed implement we'll have to get out there and plow and plant both fields before it rains

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2
as in wrought
to devote serious and sustained effort plowed determinedly through the weighty tome

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  1. cultivated
  2. struggled
  3. worked
Verb
  • However, the species favors the Tree of Heaven and wild and cultivated grapes.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rather than viewing life-work balance as an unattainable ideal, TCM reframes it as a dynamic process—one that can be cultivated through mindful attention to the body’s rhythms and natural cycles.
    Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of cultivated
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  • But Minnesota has struggled, for the most part, to turn pressure into sacks this season.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Season 2 has struggled to retain Season 1’s large base, Katie noted, with Samba TV data showing Season 2’s first ep drew half that of Season 1’s opener, which, to be fair, remains the streamer’s largest premiere to date.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of struggled
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  • Hey, a similar approach worked for the oil and gas sector, which is on track for a dramatic reduction in methane pollution by 2030.
    Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The storm wrought a level of destruction on western North Carolina not seen for over 100 years.
    Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of worked
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