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cold frame

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as in hotbed

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Recent Examples of cold frame Using cold frames can help to transition your plants from indoors to outdoors. — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026 Not everybody has a greenhouse at their disposal, but cold frames and cloches are easily obtained and simple to use. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026 For an early start, sow seeds in a cold frame or in grow tunnels. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026 Plant them four to six weeks before the last frost, once the soil has warmed, and use a cold frame to protect them from cold, wet soil in colder regions. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cold frame

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Aside from having great weather, California is also a hotbed for innovation, Huang has reasoned.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is a reliable hotbed of A-list talent, from the fashion world and beyond—and this year’s event was no exception.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of hotbed

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Inside the greenhouses, staff are growing a variety of tree species, including ponderosa pine.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Oakland topped WalletHub’s 2026 ranking thanks to low greenhouse-gas emissions, excellent air quality, and abundant green space, with California claiming six of the top 10 spots.

— Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of greenhouse

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After actor Charlie Chaplin moved out of the residence next door, DeMille bought the neighboring home and combined the two with a glass conservatory.

— Sydney Wingfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026
Guest rooms and suites are done up in moody shades of blue, and dining options include a sunny conservatory and a clubby dining room.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

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