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weed

[weed] / wid /


NOUN
pot
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They were accused of not allowing sufficient space on the edge of certain fields to allow rare flowers to grow by spreading fertiliser, slurry and weed killer without permission.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

One of its new products is a camera that can distinguish between a plant and a weed, reducing herbicide use and saving farmers money.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Durnell, a case centered on whether individuals can sue the pesticide manufacturer over claims that glyphosate, the main ingredient in the popular weed killer Roundup, causes cancer.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

State officials and industry representatives crafted emergency regulations that they said would address gaps in hospice licensing requirements to weed out bad actors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I pulled the offending weed, then brushed my hands off.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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