sprouting
Example Sentences
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To reignite waning interest in space travel, Musk had initially tried concocting a publicity stunt to send plant seeds to Mars in hope of sprouting new life there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
The National Park Service sees planting as insurance against the uneven distribution and high mortality of the naturally sprouting trees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
Images of seabirds, fish, and sprouting maize appear together on textiles, ceramics, pottery, wall carvings and paintings.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026
Nature was also present in the collection's accessories, with a bag shaped like a ladybird and a clutch bag that seemed to be sprouting long grass.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
Cora thought he had a mean face, like a burl sprouting from a squat, sweaty trunk.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
