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greening

American

[gree-ning] / ˈgri nɪŋ /

noun

any variety of apple whose skin is green when ripe.
the return or revival of youthful characteristics.

the greening of America.

greening British

/ ˈɡriːnɪŋ /

noun

the process of making or becoming more aware of environmental considerations

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Etymology

Origin of greening

First recorded in 1590–1600; green + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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However the pumpkins got there, it was an uplifting sight, as was the greening of the mountains and foothills just up the way.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Ms Brankin has urged the Chancellor to retain this tax benefit of companies "greening" their vehicle fleets.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

An atmosphere slightly richer in CO2 doesn’t only produce ocean acidification, it also speeds plant growth and terrestrial greening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

The keynote speaker was co-author Michelle Heck, adjunct professor at BTI and Cornell University and Research Molecular Biologist at USDA-ARS, who spoke about her innovative research to prevent citrus greening disease.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2024

Cotton grew in the field that bounded the railroad tracks and the air was laden with the opulent smells of greening crops and leafy forests.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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