Example Sentences

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Farmers in the Southern Hemisphere are disproportionately affected, given they are currently planting crops and have limited access to the credit or government support needed to buy fertilizer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The gardens are also home to fruit trees, planting beds, and “mature gardens,” the property description noted.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

In 2021, Sanberg artificially inflated Aspiration’s 2021 revenue by $44 million by recruiting 27 fake customers to sign letters of intent pledging tens of thousands of dollars per month for tree planting services.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

As an agronomist, Eastough advises farmers on their crops and this year, she's urging them to bait as soon as possible after planting the seeds.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“Uh, springtime is...uh, the time for planting rice!” she cried loudly into the wind.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata