weedy
Example Sentences
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On a recent Sunday morning, in the weedy parking lot of a strip mall in Wayne, N.J.,
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
To make weeding easier, scientists suggest bioengineering crops to be colorful or to have differently shaped leaves so that they can be more easily distinguished from their wild and weedy counterparts.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024
On Thursday afternoon, stray cats stalked a weedy patch at the back of the property, which is separated from the GardaWorld building by fences, unkempt foliage and a line of trees.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024
Brown spots, weedy spots, soggy areas and excessive water on the sidewalk or driveway are all signs of an irrigation system that may need attention.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024
This house, a large, ram bling gray stucco with a picket fence surrounding the weedy grounds, stood away from the street, perched on a ledge that dropped fifty feet down into the river below.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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