Example Sentences

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The huge increased pressure on energy grids translates to higher utility bills, which puts additional strain on gas and coal plants, which of course jacks up toxic air pollution.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Therefore, more power plants will have to be kept running, which helps explain Quanta’s record $48.5 billion backlog.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Only plants from select areas of Jalisco can be used to make tequila.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Like natural photosynthesis in plants, artificial photosynthesis uses sunlight to transform water and carbon dioxide into energy rich compounds.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Vines, branches, and plants weave together into a thicket that is longer and thicker than the hull of the Taíno.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer