overgrown

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For example, in the early 1990s, he and his colleagues examined standard recommendations for conserving reed beds—important habitats for birds that become overgrown with trees over time.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Now frozen by British sanctions, the properties have fallen into disrepair, the overgrown lots a blight on an upscale street lined with manicured gardens and iron gates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

A market dip is a prime opportunity to shave back overgrown allocations at a lower tax cost.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

"The land has become overgrown in places and would benefit from grazing and general land management to restore it to its full potential and productivity," the listing adds.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Ethan maneuvers his truck down the narrow path and we are swallowed up by overgrown oleander, pink and white blooms brushing our windows.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson