beekeeping
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of beekeeping
Example Sentences
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After the destruction of the Verona fire, Teller was taken aback by the support from neighbors and even his competition in the beekeeping business.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Another pupil to join the club is 13-year-old Elizabeth, who got involved when she arrived at the school in Year 7, having previously taken some beekeeping assessments.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Growing up in upstate New York, they were kept busy at home by their mother, Ruth, with a variety of activities that included crocheting, knitting, doing embroidery, building walls, planting trees and even beekeeping.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025
Pollinator Gin, crafted by Claire M Marin, started with a beekeeping hobby and evolved into a spirit distilled with wildflower honey.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024
In the arsenic-sprayed cotton country of southern United States beekeeping as an industry has nearly died out.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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