sowed

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The move sounds the death knell for the upstart that sowed chaos in professional golf by plowing billions into the sport and poaching A-list players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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

From sunrise to sunset humans sowed seeds, watered plants, plucked weeds from the ground and led sheep to prime pastures.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari