- present participle of plant.
Example Sentences
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Planting a tree can offer a tangible way to help, and a sense of agency during challenging times, experts said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Planting has "not been cancelled", Mohamad insisted, but "temporary adjustments and mitigation measures are being implemented".
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Planting corn is more expensive due to the amount of fertilizer it requires.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Planting trees or protecting forests to capture carbon has long been used on land.
From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025
Planting trees that resisted burning and didn’t require too much water.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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