ripen
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But once harvested, mangoes continue to ripen quickly, making them highly vulnerable to softening, moisture loss, and spoilage during storage and transport.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
And like every such show, it can be expected to ripen with age, if age comes.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025
Extreme heat was causing bananas to ripen too quickly, resulting in heavy losses for Ms Nkhana and many other farmers who live in Karonga district.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024
The durians are also less likely to ripen too quickly — and emit more odor — in the cooler night temperatures.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2024
A week later, when the blooming is over, the florets will turn into seeds, and ripen.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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