sow
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And that is starting to sow the seeds of a late spring retreat.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
"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
Gen. Rob Bonta, who said it ‘sets a dangerous precedent and will only sow distrust in our elections.’
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Police are struggling to contain illegal car rallies they say are designed to sow chaos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
“Any joy that grows here is quickly choked by weeds. I am not some monster who destroys out of a twisted pleasure. I sow salt because the choice is between weeds and nothing.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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