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greenhouse

[green-hous] / ˈgrinˌhaʊs /


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The shipping industry as a whole is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

In the rural Tochigi region, north of Tokyo, an 85-year-old man was found collapsed inside the greenhouse of his farm on Tuesday.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Sprawling across 7,190 square feet, the lavish abode also boasts a saltwater pool, a tennis court, a greenhouse, an antique barn, a treehouse, and other features.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Mars has long been considered the leading candidate, with proposals ranging from releasing greenhouse gases to warm the planet to using microorganisms that could slowly generate oxygen over many centuries.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

“It's been quite the adjustment, and I had to go back home to get conjure glass. My plants kept dying, so I had sweet Headmarveller MacDonald build me a special greenhouse for our plants.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

The Park Service gathered seeds from the landscape, grew them in greenhouses and planted them in the preserve in 2020 and 2021 when they were 2 to 3 years old, Polyakov said.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

My late father-in-law loved orchids, and in his decadeslong passion he built and maintained two large greenhouses.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

Lower-cost heating and cooling could also make the area more attractive to businesses that rely heavily on temperature control, such as greenhouses and food processing facilities.

From Science Daily May 6, 2026

So Achari is experimenting with greenhouses on Berrydale's farm.

From BBC Feb. 19, 2026

Dr. Newman is known for being pleasant, especially to people who give money to our school for things like athletic fields and greenhouses.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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