spruce
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Nagi says that the conversation motivated her to visit the boy's slum community and she offered to spruce up the locality by decorating the walls with murals.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
This chemical modification unexpectedly helps the fungus infect beetles, especially those that previously fed on spruce tissue rich in phenolic compounds.
From Science Daily • Jan. 1, 2026
Scott showcased the stunning makeover on his YouTube account, revealing all of the steps it took to spruce their dwelling up for the holidays.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025
Greg Werkheiser, one of the lawyers who filed the lawsuit, said nothing is wrong with wanting to spruce up federal buildings, but there are proper ways to preserve historic structures, especially those made of granite.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025
Several species of mites, for example, can begin life only within the fallen needles of a spruce tree.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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