sow

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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

The UK government's department for science, innovation and technology said the "potential for deepfakes to sow division, spread false information, and influence public opinion" was "well recognised".

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

It’s the surest way for a bad team to sow seeds for a better future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

This is a clever lie that the Coens made up to sow intrigue among viewers, which Joel Coen — who directed the film but co-wrote alongside Ethan Coen — admitted to in 2015.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

"It just so happens, my sow gave birth to a litter of piglets yesterday," she said.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar