plants

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I bought new plants and placed them around the house.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

His talent for quiet, careful observation of plants no taller than our ankles is on show.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

His idea is that France could use its network of nuclear power plants to fuel the energy-hungry facilities—rather than export the nation’s surplus electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

"Kank lived in a landscape of meandering rivers and streams with seasonal ponds, inhabited by aquatic plants such as water lilies and animals including fish, insects, and various molluscs," says Dr. Motta.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The rest of Flo’s body, covered with the studded armor, rips through the spiky plants on her sides.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer