decompose
Example Sentences
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Whitehouse says insects' role in the ecosystem includes pollinating crops, controlling pests, decompose waste and recycling nutrients.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
If we change, on a larger systemic level, the way we grow, distribute and decompose food, then we’ll be in a much better place.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Despite recycling efforts, most plastic ends up in landfills where it can take centuries to decompose, leaching out chemicals during that time, Deeney said.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
His latest invention, GraveTech, gives people the opportunity to say hello to their loved ones as they decompose six feet underground, at the touch of a button.
From Salon • Dec. 5, 2025
In other words, there are parts of the whole dining-out experience that we can decompose and outsource.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
Vocabulary lists containing decompose
"The Ravine," Vocabulary from the short story
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