virgin

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Regrown forests, especially with monoculture commercial saplings planted rank and file, may never achieve the splendid complexity of virgin forests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

At midnight on that day, devotees famously sing Las Mañanitas, the traditional birthday song, for the virgin, and set off fireworks.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

Meanwhile, manufacturers using plastic packaging are still inclined to use cheaper virgin plastic from abroad, and stomach being taxed for it.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

As demand continues to grow that will change, and more virgin material will be needed from countries such as Brazil, Canada and Australia.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

In Rome her fire was cared for by six virgin priestesses, called Vestals.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton