ripened
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The water saved the young vines, but the heat ripened the château’s grapes faster, forcing Perrin to start harvesting in early August, three weeks early.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Maintaining storage temperatures near 12°C may allow mangoes to be harvested earlier, transported over longer distances, and ripened closer to their final markets while minimizing spoilage and quality loss.
From Science Daily ● May 23, 2026
Once they have ripened adequately, you can store them in the refrigerator for another week, but always serve them at room temperature.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
"These events have ripened one of the most iconic and important companies in the UK for a takeover by foreign investors," he added.
From BBC ● May 28, 2024
Slowly the river shrank as the grain sprouted, grew, and covered the black with emerald; continued to shrink under the ever more powerful sun as the emerald ripened into gold.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
