spruce

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Here are seven ways to spruce up your favorite chia seed recipes:

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

This chemical modification unexpectedly helps the fungus infect beetles, especially those that previously fed on spruce tissue rich in phenolic compounds.

From Science Daily • Jan. 1, 2026

Scott showcased the stunning makeover on his YouTube account, revealing all of the steps it took to spruce their dwelling up for the holidays.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

Greg Werkheiser, one of the lawyers who filed the lawsuit, said nothing is wrong with wanting to spruce up federal buildings, but there are proper ways to preserve historic structures, especially those made of granite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Miyax smiled at him as if she did not understand and put a twisted spruce log on the fire.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George