sowed

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Monday's quake sowed panic in otherwise sleepy parts of Mindnao.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It sowed the seed for the idea of a wobble board which could heighten core strength through muscle movement, training the body to learn healthy patterns which promote overall stability.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics called the order "historic and welcome," saying in a statement the changes had "sowed chaos and confusion for parents and pediatricians across the country."

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The 2023 leadership shake-up in China’s Rocket Force, followed by the removal of other high-level leaders, sowed confusion and instability in the overall space program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

You sowed the seeds in me, Atticus, and now it’s coming home to you—” “Are you finished with what you have to say?”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee