Example Sentences

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Commercial shipbuilders worldwide will have to decide whether to build expensive fuel-ready ships now or proceed with standard models and hope the IMO—and other green-thumbed U.N. regulators—abandon the effort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Reflecting on his plant journey, Robert says that being surrounded by strong, green-thumbed women inspired his interest in plants.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2023

As Rosita waits for the mail, striving to ignore temporality, the flowers tended by her green-thumbed uncle symbolize time and aging.

From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 2021

During his time in the White House, Adams reportedly installed more than a thousand plants, beginning a tradition of green-thumbed presidents and first ladies adding their stamp to the 52-acre property.

From Architectural Digest • Oct. 17, 2014

She walked on, past houses with wide front yards in which moved green-thumbed ladies and slow large men.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee