colonized
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In both greenhouse studies and field trials, the bacteria successfully colonized the roots and substantially improved plant growth under salty conditions.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026
Before Europeans colonized North America, bald eagles were pretty much everywhere there was a river, lake, or stream large enough to support sizable fish.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2026
It accounts for more than 200,000 jobs and has colonized entire neighborhoods.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
Puerto Rico was first colonized by the Spanish from 1493 until 1898, the year that the United States occupied the country as part of the Spanish-American War.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026
Shona was the country's national language, but most people spoke English as a result of being colonized.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
