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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Salicaceae — thepoplars .
Etymologies
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It may be found in many species of Populus, particularly the balsam poplar, (_Populus
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They were called Populus, and a hundred of the noblest were chosen from among them and formed into a council.
Plutarch's Lives, Volume I 46-120? Plutarch 1839
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Carpinus sp., and Ulmus spp.; and small-leaf species such as Populus tremula and Betula spp.
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Genomics data of plants such as Populus trichocarpa, Medicago truncatula, Glycine max and others are now publicly accessible.
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Republic of Texas. referring to the genus '' Populus '', i. e cottonwood or poplar trees) is a former Spanish mission located in downtown [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]], and was an abandoned ruin when it was used as a fortification in 1836 by colonists against the harsh rule of dictator [[Santa
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“Frank Guinta has two things going for him right now,” said Steve DeMaura of Populus Research.
Guinta now within MoE of Shea-Porter. - Moe_Lane’s blog - RedState 2009
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The poll by Populus revealed that 54% of people said they supported the right to strike to protect pay and conditions, but fewer – 46% – would support strikes against the government's general direction.
Iain Duncan Smith rejects cross-party pressure on women's pensions 2011
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The poll by Populus revealed that 54% of people said they supported the right to strike to protect pay and conditions, but fewer – 46% – would support strikes against the government's general direction.
Iain Duncan Smith rejects cross-party pressure on women's pensions 2011
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A survey of 1,000 adults by polling firm Populus published in the Times newspaper Tuesday showed Labour on 38%, up one percentage point from September, and Mr. Cameron's Conservative Party down two points to 37%.
U.K. GDP Data Give Boost to Cameron Laurence Norman 2010
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Polls on the referendum show a close race between the 'Yes' and 'No' campaigns, with a Populus poll for The Times newspaper this week showing the 'No' vote slightly ahead on 37%, while the 'Yes' vote had 33%.
U.K. Referendum Vote to Test Coalition's Unity Ainsley Thomson 2011
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