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

If you’d like to spruce up your mashed sweet potatoes, try stirring in sour cream, butter and olive oil to make them extra creamy.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

At the bottom of the pass, just as I skimmed out of a grove of spruce trees, I saw something strange on the trail.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell