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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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Dantzler knew citrus greening as well as anyone.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

It wasn’t a cure, exactly, but ceaselessly applied, it was keeping the effects of greening at bay for a few months at a time.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

However the pumpkins got there, it was an uplifting sight, as was the greening of the mountains and foothills just up the way.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

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

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

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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