Example Sentences

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“When I first saw myself as a sculpture in the work, I thought about representation — how it matters and what that image will sow into the fabric of our youth.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"At a time when parents, pediatricians and the public are looking for clear guidance and accurate information, this ill-considered decision will sow further chaos and confusion and erode confidence in immunizations," Dr. Racine added.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

“We will sow, we will grow, we will live,” she said, crying.

From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2022

Even when they do not try to wrongly smear the science, the various industries will sow doubt by making it seem like they're doing the right thing when in fact they are not.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2022

But it does not, because farmers carefully sort through the seed they will sow in the next season and generally do not choose obvious hybrids.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann