citrus growers

collocation in English

meaningsofcitrusandgrower

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citrus
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsɪt.rəs/us
/ˈsɪt.rəs/
any of a group of plants that produce acidic fruits with a lot ...
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grower
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɡrəʊ.ər/us
/ˈɡroʊ.ɚ/
a person who grows large amounts of a particular plant or crop in order to ...
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(Definition ofcitrusandgrowerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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For example, thecitrusgrowerwho must work off farm for 4 months of the year to cover health insurance, and then work very long hours during the farming season.
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Being acitrusgrower, he was interested in tree culture and believed this was the best method of restoring destroyed areas on mountainsides and along streams.
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It has taken the form of guaranteeing loans to citrus growers from the bank.
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It has subsidized the banana producers, and it promised help to the citrus growers.
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I think the form of assistance which has been extended to the citrus growers is considerably less than generous.
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The citrus growers have succeeded in diversifying their exports.
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The despair among the citrus growers in that region has to be seen to be believed.
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Surely it would pay us to get these away, even if we have to compensate the citrus growers.
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I understand that the citrus growers expect to be able to do this.
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This success continued for citrus growers until the mid-1940s, when the citrus industry as a whole began its decline.
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Business-wise, weather was a crucial factor in area economics, as most people were either citrus growers or commercial fishermen.
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Snively recognized that citrus growers had to organize to survive.
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