vegetate

Example Sentences

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“Given an exceptionally wet winter and cool spring, larger fires in sparsely vegetated areas that are typically ‘fuel limited’ should be expected due to the extra vegetation growth such conditions foster,” he said.

From New York Times

Storm water management requirements have spurred the creation of vegetated ditches known as bioswales to reduce runoff when it rains.

From New York Times

And vegetated dunes have advantages over concrete walls for storm protection, because native plants can grow and spread.

From Science Magazine

A long-distance lorry driver, he said he had no option but to pay privately or "sit and do nothing, vegetate and slow up".

From BBC

The state said the work destroyed 8 acres of vegetated dunes, including 6.7 acres of critical wildlife habitat, and 1.1 acres of freshwater wetlands.

From Seattle Times