potted

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Residents can also keep spaced-out potted plants under this height, as long as they’re easily movable.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

In one corner, Biles and Owens have added a potted plant to inject some greenery into the room, while floor-to-ceiling curtains hang over the sliding walls of glass.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

And it also shined a spotlight on Gabbard’s effectiveness in her position, since she basically serves the function of a potted plant.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

There were no potted histories, no schematic definition of concepts, no leading questions to wake up sleepy students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

There were the potted palms, the shiny machines and swooping desk lamps.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro