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Origin of greenery
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Greenery surrounded her, the Sun shone, and it had been a good day.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 11, 2024
Greenery can add a breath of fresh air to any home, but it can be hard to dedicate much-needed inches to houseplants if you live in a small space.
From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2022
“I was a newcomer to that kind of restaurant, and I loved The Greenery, the college’s cafeteria,” explained the filmmaker, now 32.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2022
Greenery is supplied by potted ivy and ferns hanging on the wall, along with 13 arbor vitae trees.
From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2020
Greenery enveloped the stage front, and in the center, for no particular reason, were large red cardboard letters: MCHS.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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