Example Sentences

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Richmond's lawns were greening when he arrived in Virginia next day by train.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week, after July's plentiful rainfall, most of the state's cattle ranges were greening out.

From Time Magazine Archive

So far, frosted food was brought from Earth in flying icicles; a few community gardens were greening up in hydroponic plants.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury