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plant

[plant, plahnt] / plænt, plɑnt /


NOUN
factory and its buildings, equipment
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"Celebrating life-giving plant produce rather than fish slaughter would be more in line with the compassion and warmth Wales is known for," it added.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

An estimated 5,000 plant species grow across Taiwan, occupying environments that extend from humid tropical rainforests near sea level to cold alpine tundra at the highest elevations.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

Opened two years ago, the plant can process around 4,000 tonnes of electronic waste a year, containing "about 400 kilos of gold", said the Mint's development director, Sean Millard.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Julia also shares items with friends – she has borrowed tools to renovate her home and given people plant cuttings from her garden.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

But unit 1, the oldest reactor in the plant, had an outdated cooling system known as an isolation condenser.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

The nearest health centre was a long journey away, so Quiñonez's mother, a midwife, tried to ease the baby's pain with medicinal plants.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

One of the first clues of hesperaloe’s suitability came when the team saw the plants growing at an abandoned Arizona state test-crop facility.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Despite major advances in modern science, plants remain unmatched in their ability to produce intricate natural chemicals.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

Water companies in parts of England and Wales have imposed bans on using hose pipes for household tasks and watering plants.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

He was the one who’d taught her the names of all the plants and animals in the forest, and all the facts about giant sequoias.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Wealthier neighborhoods tend to have better-managed green space, with the leafy parts of trees growing far above lawns or planted flowers.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

They planted three at first and then three more after what Aggrey described as a clamorous campaign.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

She said it was false “that an executive planted a code word to catch” Bisignano reading the email.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

She has planted meadows, willows, hedgerows, tussocky grasses and late-flowering crops to give insects food through the summer.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

"Maybe Deirdre stole the slippers, then planted the rhinestone in Gregory's bag to make him look guilty," Bess suggested.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene

Before planting began, Novack took careful measurements across the 3,022 square feet of garden, spanning the front and side yards and backyard.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

The building has had to delay routine projects such as power-washing the buildings and planting new flowers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

"We are developing scientific packages of practices for farmers. We have already standardised planting schedules, fertiliser recommendations and growth regulator applications specifically for Mahabaleshwar conditions," he says.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Despite the findings, the researchers emphasize that people should continue planting flowers to support pollinators.

From Science Daily Jul. 7, 2026

Then he clomps down the ramp, planting his feet with such force the boards bounce beneath him.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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