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Example Sentences

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“It kills the dormant weed seeds and vegetation that you want to get rid of, and it creates a microclimate for earthworms to decompose the thatch and create a nice seed bed.”

From Seattle Times

My dad grew up very poor in a poor village, and he would tell me about these dirt floors and thatched roofs.

From Washington Post

Inspired by another island — Greece’s Mykonos, this time — the two-story Élia Beach Club, which opened June 11, has lounge areas with thatched roofs ringing a pool colored a dreamy Mediterranean blue.

From Washington Post

First spotted by a visitor, the new work is a model of a thatched stable depicting a small rodent that appears to be standing on a wooden wheel placed by the building.

From BBC

A dethatching rake is a great tool for removing thatch buildup in turf and for preparing a lawn for overseeding in a few weeks.

From Washington Post