mow

Example Sentences

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Plantlife reports that more and more are joining its No Mow May initiative — an annual campaign to let wildflowers grow freely, by packing away the lawnmower.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

Mow the grass, rake the leaves and pull any weeds.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2023

The “No Mow May” movement has steadily grown in popularity since it began in the U.K. back in 2019 as a way to help save pollinators.

From National Geographic • Jul. 20, 2023

In places where property owners observe “No Mow May” — leaving mowers idle until June — irate neighbors have come over with their own machines.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023

“Anything. Rake the yard. Mow the lawn. Whatever they need.”

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings