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sown

[sohn] / soʊn /


ADJECTIVE
planted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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But in about 1989, the seeds of a new Muffler Man era were sown.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Iran's track record of feeding kernels of truth alongside false information has sown doubt among many critics of the regime inside and outside the country.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

In such an environment, the pause in Chinese flights has sown anxiety simply because it is hard to figure out what is behind it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The Iranians also had influence mines adapted to the Gulf's shallow waters, which are sown on the seabed and explode when a large ship is detected overhead, he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Along with the grain, it appears I have also sown strong seeds of friendship.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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