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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
Local observers blame Russia, Iran and Turkey for trying to sow unrest in the country, which is seeking membership in the European Union.
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Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Daemon chastising Ulf and Hugh over their disobedience, sowing the seeds of their discontent.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Seeds can be sown directly in the ground, but gardeners have the most success if they are started in small containers, each with an individual seedling.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The new guidance was heavily criticized by health groups, which argued the decision could sow confusion and leave children vulnerable to serious disease.
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Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
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Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Daemon chastising Ulf and Hugh over their disobedience, sowing the seeds of their discontent.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Seeds can be sown directly in the ground, but gardeners have the most success if they are started in small containers, each with an individual seedling.
—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The new guidance was heavily criticized by health groups, which argued the decision could sow confusion and leave children vulnerable to serious disease.
—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
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Water jets sprayed mist onto the crowd of mourners, who mostly wore black, with temperatures set to reach 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit), according to a forecast from the UK’s Met Office.
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On Saturday, volunteers sprayed cooling water on crowds in the summer heat.
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Her suggestions include an IONNYK digital art frame, planting trees in a national park through the National Park Foundation or a custom travel trunk by Eva Joan Repair.
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This season, some farmers may opt to plant crops that require less nitrogen fertilizer than corn, such as soy beans, in response to rising costs.
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These stunning, resilient shrub roses are bred to thrive in heat and humidity, resisting related diseases.
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When the alpha is dethroned, his replacement typically does in his predecessor’s cubs so that the females in the pride will breed again.
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Generously sprinkle both sides of the steak well with the dry rub mix.
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Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat.
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As one option, sources told Semafor that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has favored creating a sovereign wealth fund seeded by leading AI firms.
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The point of the Top 10 lists, Chandrasekaran said, is to steer young adults to employers that are actively hiring recent graduates into jobs that can seed meaningful careers.
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Stern peppered Sheridan with questions, including a dive into the dangers of prison showers.
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How to Add Vintage Rugs to Your Space Follow these tips from designers on how to pepper your home with vintage rugs.
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Solo exercisers put in more effort but saw no real change in stress and limited quality-of-life improvement.
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Thornton knocked down a late-clock 3-pointer, Gabby Williams hit a 30-foot pull-up and Salaün put in a tough shot at the rim to cap off an 11-0 run, giving the Valkyries a 41-29 lead at halftime.
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“Sow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sow. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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