sow
verb (used with object)
to scatter (seed) over land, earth, etc., for growth; plant.
sows
Example Sentences
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"I don't like him, he sows discord," one stallholder said.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Wall Street loves an ugly portmanteau, or jamming together of two words in a way that sows confusion, followed closely by dislike.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
When feed costs become unsustainable, farmers may be forced to kill or sell off the breeding cows and sows that represent the future of the food supply.
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2026
He sows chaos even when he clearly doesn’t mean the things he says.
From Slate ● Mar. 6, 2026
For example, when a farmer sows seeds densely in a garden, there is intense competition among the seeds.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
