Example Sentences

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"At maturity, these plants will shade the creek and keep water temperatures down, not to mention sequester carbon from the atmosphere."

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2024

The Bengals have been excellent in the clutch and that will shade the Rams’ flashy roster.

From The Guardian • Feb. 13, 2022

The hope is that the native plants will shade out invasive palms and become the dominant species, Wegmann says.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 27, 2020

Nor have engineers attached the giant shield that will shade Webb's observations from the light of our Sun.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2016

If barnyard manure is not obtainable, use leaves, or grass-clippings—anything that will shade the soil and retain moisture well.

From Amateur Gardencraft A Book for the Home-Maker and Garden Lover by Rexford, Eben E. (Eben Eugene)