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Examples of spotted in a Sentence
the spotted tablecloth clashed with the stripes on the wallpaper
not surprisingly, the white cow and black bull had a spotted calf
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According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly can cause damage, including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling, and dieback to trees, crops, vines, and other plants.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2024
Stomp the spread:How to ID and destroy the spotted lanternfly, one of Indiana's invasive species
Volunteer to plant trees or pick up litter with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful offers a variety of events and resources throughout the city.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Apr. 2024
Many of you have probably heard of jumping worms or the spotted lanternfly.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2024
So while it is advised to kill certain invasive species such as the spotted lantern fly, the Jorōs can be left alone, Davis said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
Blooms vary in color from creamy white to dark pink and purple with spotted throats.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2024
The disease gets its name from a spotted red rash that may appear.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2023
With no images of Carmen or additional information about Milne's mascot readily available, Riordan and illustrator Mark Burgess teamed up to create an adorable, spotted dog that is just as courageous as her owner.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 21 Sep. 2023
This lake also holds large spotted and smallmouth bass, with the lake-record spot weighing 4.35 and a bronzeback tipping the scales at 6.16 pounds.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023
Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2024
Stomp the spread:How to ID and destroy the spotted lanternfly, one of Indiana's invasive species
Volunteer to plant trees or pick up litter with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful offers a variety of events and resources throughout the city.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Apr. 2024
Many of you have probably heard of jumping worms or the spotted lanternfly.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2024
So while it is advised to kill certain invasive species such as the spotted lantern fly, the Jorōs can be left alone, Davis said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
Blooms vary in color from creamy white to dark pink and purple with spotted throats.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2024
The disease gets its name from a spotted red rash that may appear.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2023
With no images of Carmen or additional information about Milne's mascot readily available, Riordan and illustrator Mark Burgess teamed up to create an adorable, spotted dog that is just as courageous as her owner.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 21 Sep. 2023
This lake also holds large spotted and smallmouth bass, with the lake-record spot weighing 4.35 and a bronzeback tipping the scales at 6.16 pounds.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023
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“Spotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spotted. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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