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seedbeds

noun

plural of seedbed

as in centers

a place or environment that favors the development of something a social and political environment that would later become a seedbed of the abolition movement

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as in roots

the source from which something grows or develops that think tank has served as a seedbed for American conservatism since the Cold War era

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as in sources

a point or place at which something is invented or provided the historic role of the Middle East as a seedbed for new religions

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Why data centers are becoming a political issue For years, politicians in both parties largely celebrated data centers as job creators and economic development projects.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
The county will use 12 locations as early voting centers, according to Dickens.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

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Renewable energy credits serve as proof that a company uses electricity from clean energy sources like solar farms, according to the Retail Energy Supply Association.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
Other dark leafy greens, such as Swiss chard and collard greens, are good sources, too.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of sources

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Bald eagles are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, so killing, selling or otherwise harming eagles, their nests or eggs is strictly prohibited.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The organization highlighted careful monitoring, carried out with the farmers whose land the birds nested on, which allowed the nests to be fenced off from ground predators like foxes.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of nests

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Between 1935 and 1942, federal nurseries distributed over 85 million kudzu seedlings to Southern landowners, and the government offered farmers up to $8 per acre to plant the vine on their land.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026
Dieter emphasizes that gardeners should save seeds from plants that thrive in their gardens but which are difficult to find in nurseries or in seed catalogs.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of nurseries

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In addition to protein, pumpkin seeds are rich in healthy fats, fiber, zinc, and other nutrients that are beneficial for heart health and sleep.

— Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 27 Aug. 2026
Directions In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, a generous pinch of salt, and a couple cracks of pepper.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

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