seeding

Example Sentences

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Malaysia is resorting to cloud seeding to bring much-needed rain to the country's "rice bowl" north, where a drought has delayed planting of the staple crop and raised supply fears.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

With the war occurring during planting season in the Northern Hemisphere, this has created an acute fertilizer shortage at the time when farmers should be seeding their fields.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

The Lakers are fighting for playoff seeding with four games left before the postseason, but with two consecutive losses and major injuries mounting, they have slipped to fourth in the West, a half-game behind Denver.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Basic weather control is possible today: China has long been using cloud seeding to create blue skies over Beijing for important events, by making impending rain fall before it reaches the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

On the weekends, after Baba cycles along the river, the two of them tackle the garden side by side, planting mums and seeding new raised beds with beets, radishes, and garlic.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins