as in prolific
producing abundantly
settlers gradually migrated from the rocky shores to more fructuous lands
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But Boston’s roster currently lacks the type of prolific run-producer — like Devers or Bregman — that can carry an offense when others aren’t hitting.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026 -
What followed was a prolific career spanning more than five decades.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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California’s fertile farm fields once enticed thousands of Dust Bowl refugees fleeing along Route 66 during the Great Depression.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This was a fertile area to find an offensive lineman, and Bell was the one who stood out to the Eagles.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The culinary program leans into Ecuadorian heritage, from Galápagos lobster and freshly caught tuna to cheeses aged in volcanic lava tunnels and rich Ecuadorian chocolate desserts.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Prunes and other fiber-rich foods can help support digestion and prevent constipation.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Fructuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fructuous. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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