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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

Example Sentences

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Ms Brankin has urged the Chancellor to retain this tax benefit of companies "greening" their vehicle fleets.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

“That’s a really key part of this conversation about schoolyard greening, because de-paving is that critical first step,” Schwarz said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

An atmosphere slightly richer in CO2 doesn’t only produce ocean acidification, it also speeds plant growth and terrestrial greening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

With house building a priority for the new UK Government, researchers at the University of Surrey are urging city planners not to forget to build "greening areas" such as parks in new communities.

From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024

Every May brings Atomic Bomb Awareness Month to Camillo Junior High, right after the greening grass and the yellowing forsythia.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt

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