Example Sentences

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"Windows can be replaced, plants can be repotted, but if we were to lose a soul, nothing would make up for that."

From Reuters • Jun. 15, 2023

He would be just like his father, superfluous, unloved, and eventually unmourned, while his wife flourished without him, like a plant repotted.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2023

The final step is giving your repotted orchid a good drench.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2022

Keep your newly repotted plant in the shade for about a week, and mist the leaves daily.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2022

But after Philbert repotted my vicious reply, they discussed what was the best thing to do.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey