spruce

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A spruce branch threaded through the spout as a filter.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

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

Maples and hemlocks are replaced by yellow birch and the northland’s black spruce.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George