ripen

Example Sentences

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And like every such show, it can be expected to ripen with age, if age comes.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

The durians are also less likely to ripen too quickly — and emit more odor — in the cooler night temperatures.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2024

That is, unless you do want to ripen your fruits fast.

From Salon • May 28, 2024

Plant generously for a good show, let foliage ripen to recharge the bulbs for next year’s blooms and leave spent flowers in place to encourage self-seeding.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

Indeed, it did our hearts good to see the paddy ripen.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya