sow

Example Sentences

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"If you sow doubt about your commitment every day, you drain it of its substance."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Now officials suspect they are leveraging this network and branding the latest wave of attacks under a new banner, Harakat al-Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, to sow chaos in the Jewish community.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

In a 70-page petition filed with the Fourth Appellate District Monday, Bonta wrote that “the Sheriff’s misguided investigation threatens to sow distrust and jeopardize public confidence” in upcoming elections.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Drones that are more easily able to get through air defences often cause minimal damage but still sow chaos that disrupts trade and travel.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

I’d rather come back as a sow bug, myself; or a stir-fried shrimp.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood