sequester

Example Sentences

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"Forests globally currently sequester about one-third of anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions," said Medlyn.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

"At maturity, these plants will shade the creek and keep water temperatures down, not to mention sequester carbon from the atmosphere."

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2024

“A larger tree planted would mature more quickly and sequester more carbon earlier in the lifespan of the project.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

Working with Valerie Kickhoefer in Rome’s lab, the group then found that the drug-resistant cancer cells generated many more vaults than nonresistant ones, suggesting the structures might sequester or expel chemotherapies.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 6, 2024

The performers immediately sequester themselves in their train cars.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen