sow the seeds
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"The main reasons for this are the slow pace of efforts to reshape our business structure from a medium- to long-term perspective, as well as to sow the seeds for future growth," he said.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Economists hope some of this capital will go into research and development, juicing Germany’s productivity growth and seeding startups and new exports—just as U.S. government money helped to sow the seeds of Silicon Valley.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
Mr Kumar now employs about 200 local women who sow the seeds.
From BBC • Aug. 12, 2024
These gardening and garden-themed gifts will sow the seeds of anticipation for greener days to come and spread a little sunshine just when it’s needed most.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023
Latrines are merely one of the many places where we accidentally sow the seeds of wild plants that we eat.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
