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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
In areas with mild winters (USDA Zones 8-10), sow seeds in late summer and fall for vibrant blooms through spring.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Trump’s power derives from his ability to sow fear — fear that his administration will deport our immigrant neighbors, arrest opponents, attack LGBTQ+ rights, ban vaccines, and command the military to invade hostile cities.
—Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Most of the casualties were Hezbollah operatives, sowing chaos among the top ranks of the group.
—Mark Mazzetti, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The latest investment though comes as President-elect Donald Trump has sowed doubts about the federal legislation's effectiveness.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Trump’s power derives from his ability to sow fear — fear that his administration will deport our immigrant neighbors, arrest opponents, attack LGBTQ+ rights, ban vaccines, and command the military to invade hostile cities.
—Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Most of the casualties were Hezbollah operatives, sowing chaos among the top ranks of the group.
—Mark Mazzetti, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The latest investment though comes as President-elect Donald Trump has sowed doubts about the federal legislation's effectiveness.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Firefighters sprayed water faster than tanks could be refilled, and hydrants ran dry.the staff of The Morning, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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This focus on giving customers a reason to come to us rather than constantly spraying the market with varying messages set the stage for a sustainable marketing program.Vipul Rajpara, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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But the hardest game, the one that planted the seeds for this run to the title game, was Week 3 against Purdue — a 66-7 win.Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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By implementing erosion control practices like contour gardening, terracing and planting vegetative buffer zones along water routes, gardeners can prevent soil loss and protect water quality.Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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That relationship breeds trust, which sparks inspiration and influences behavior.Rodney Mason, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Most are descendants of animals that escaped from Spanish explorers, the United States Calvary, Indigenous People, or ranchers and survived to breed.Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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Every seven minutes or so, another helicopter came by and dropped water that sprinkled over the neighborhood.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Think New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox or San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, and then sprinkle a lot of sazón on it.David Betancourt, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mayfield’s Bucs, seeded No. 3, host Washington at 8 p.m. Sunday in a first-round NFL playoff game.Charlotte Observer, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
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Houston, seeded No. 4, had zero problem eliminating the Chargers with a second-half blitz that L.A. saw coming, but still couldn’t combat.Jay Paris, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Flyers’ ability to pepper Woll with shots, and the Leafs’ inability to get the other way quickly, was further evidence of how McCabe’s absence could hamper the team.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Park was taught by Robert McKee, the great writing teacher, to pepper in those brief moments of relatability.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
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Not an ox by any means but strong at this level after putting in some work and even after lost training time to the shoulder surgery.Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Six states declared a state of emergency, while winter storm warnings and weather advisories were put in place for 23 states this morning by the National Weather Service (NWS).Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Sow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sow. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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