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furrow

[fur-oh, fuhr-oh] / ˈfɜr oʊ, ˈfʌr oʊ /


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The evidence points to more intensive farming methods, such as ridge and furrow ploughing to limit erosion and more focused gardening practices.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

"So I tried to take a pretty free hand with it and kind of plow my own furrow."

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Redford often shunned the Hollywood limelight, preferring to plough his own furrow.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

Harris is exceptionally good at the furrow, the side-eye, the chin stroke, and the silent, syrup-scented “Bless his heart.”

From Slate • Sep. 11, 2024

Once, in a vision, instead of working, I am lazing in a soft furrow of our milpita, gazing up into the endless sky at a hawk.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads




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