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Surrounded by floodwaters, their hamlet of thatch and mud homes had been battling a massive outbreak of cholera, a deadly disease spread by poor sanitation.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025
The frequent cutting also reduces thatch buildup and creates healthier, thicker grass, while minimizing the use of pesticides.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
A second pass occurs in the later, dry season to remove what’s known as thatch from the ground.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023
“It kills the dormant weed seeds and vegetation that you want to get rid of, and it creates a microclimate for earthworms to decompose the thatch and create a nice seed bed.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2023
I listened to the pounding rain on the thatch and the quiet drips that leaked through, and only then did I think of Father.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing thatch
"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
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Much Ado About Nothing
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