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

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greening

So experts said countries across the region should further insulate energy systems against more frequent disruptive weather events by diversifying and greening their grids.

From Barron's ● May 5, 2026

Her priorities have included early education expansion, school greening improvements, literacy through phonics training, protecting immigrant students and focusing more budget resources on the highest-need schools.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026

But it wasn’t greening that had caused this collapse.

From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026

Dantzler knew citrus greening as well as anyone.

From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026

Rations among the Army were reduced to salt-pork, now rank with flies and greening.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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