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weeding

  • present participle of weed.

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The eight-week programme is being held at the group's field in Sion and involves planting hedges, weeding, watering and studying the concept of sustainability.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I put a pot of coffee on and just start weeding or planting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

It was the acts of digging, weeding, watching something grow and sharing the abundance with others.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Social media platforms will be held responsible for weeding out underage accounts.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

There was weeding to be done, and she had to fill the hog trough.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson