potted

Example Sentences

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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

He potted the green as the 16th red before adding his opening black and then reeling off 15 reds, 13 further blacks and two pinks before clearing the final six colours to reach 153.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

On vegetation, the state is considering options for Zone Zero ranging from banning virtually all vegetation beyond small potted plants to just maintaining the regulations already on the books, which allow nearly all healthy vegetation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

One such element she shared in her posts is a large brown bouclé and wood chair that sits atop a beige rug, alongside a large potted plant.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

And those are the trailers with nice potted plants and decorative walkway lights that she’s looking at.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden