- present participle of plant.
planting
Example Sentences
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Then in 1857, the regime of Emperor Napoleon III ordered the planting of maritime pines to drain the bogs of southwestern France.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
The federal government encouraged pine planting with annual payments to landowners through programs meant to reduce erosion and support crop prices by converting worn-out farmland.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
But their historic style of planting and ancient trees are being hammered by climate change -- including record heatwaves and drought this summer.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The changes focus on four key areas: fire breaks, wetlands, heather management and tree planting.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Who do you think you are?” she hollered into the privy, planting her fists on her new hips.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
