willow
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One was made from alder wood, while the other came from either willow or poplar.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
A spokesperson said the Muxton marshland had struggled because the willow plants dried out the fen.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
In other words, the statistical method made the connection appear powerful by design, even if willow growth had not meaningfully changed.
From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have previously suggested bamboo could be used instead of willow to make bats.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
Both warriors struggled in the air, but the willow reinforced their leafy bonds as they squirmed.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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Vocabulary from Readings 3, Unit 1
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