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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the school's latest crop of graduates is its most academically gifted so far
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as in grows
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
a family that's been cropping potatoes on that piece of land for generations
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as in shaves
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
grass cropped short by repeated grazing cropped the painting to fit the frame
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Recent Examples of crops
Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Harvest Winter Crops Brussels sprouts, kale, leeks, winter cabbages, and other cold-hardy crops may survive winters in mild climates and keep growing until spring.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Rotate crops from year to year, if possible.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
By late February/early March, sow cole crops such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Scientists are closer to being able to grow crops on the moon after successfully cultivating chickpeas in simulated lunar soil, according to a new study.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Now the risk may also be reaching our crops themselves.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
In response, farmers have turned to TikTok to improve their farming skills, and find new buyers for their crops.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Outlook for runoff remains poor The stakes are rising as the Colorado’s multidecade shrinking act continues to challenge the Southwest’s capacity to water crops and supply cities with reservoir storage that can’t keep up.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
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Plants grown in nurseries are crops maturing at different times throughout the year.
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When a user uploads a photo, the algorithm locates the bee, crops the image and compares it to our database.
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Volunteers have the option to glean produce from their own backyards or participate in larger-scale community harvests organized through Food Forward.—
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Historically low grape harvests and declining alcohol consumption have fueled uncertainty and prompted recent layoffs.—
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Roozbeh Farahanipour, a former Iranian dissident who now lives in Los Angeles, worries that a destabilized Iran, with its complex cultural heritage and patchwork of ethnic and religious groups, could devolve into a far worse mess than post-invasion Iraq.—
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At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.—
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Every dollar goes in pre-tax, grows tax-free, and comes out tax-free if used for medical expenses.—
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When demand grows, utility companies often need to pass on costs of grid upgrades to consumers, so households end up paying more for their electricity.—
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One of the highlights is the bread cart rolled out at the beginning of the meal, right after the waiter shaves off a roll of unctuous French butter from a huge golden mound.—
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After consultations with superiors, the jail superintendent has sent for a barber, who shaves the man gently, making sure to clear the fuzz from his earlobes.—
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
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Rather than looking for the galaxy directly, the research team searched for tight groupings of globular clusters, dense spherical groups of stars that orbit galaxies and can serve as signposts for hidden galaxies nearby.—
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There has never been a more powerful case for the liberal arts, a kind of education that cultivates human discernment.—
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The reality is, every professional cultivates a work persona.—
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The jersey also includes a jock tag depicting a dove carrying an olive branch, while the Pride’s familiar purple trims the collar, cuffs and player lettering.—
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Like other series in a similar position, most notably Dick Wolf’s dramas, Grey’s Anatomy has gone through budget trims the last couple of seasons, including reducing the episodic guarantees of veteran cast members the last two years, with each appearing in 14 of the show’s 18 episodes each season.—
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Working in batches, drop batter into hot oil using tablespoon or a cookie scoop, and fry, turning as needed until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch.—
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Small variations in material batches or production partner timelines can push delivery windows by months.—
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“Crops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crops. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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