leaves
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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On a recent morning, hundreds of sun-dappled wishes shimmied in the tree leaves in at least 10 languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, Chinese, Persian, French and Turkish among them.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Tea, made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, has been consumed globally for centuries, initially for its medicinal properties and later as a popular beverage.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
It is that second Test that leaves England with precious little time.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
That leaves the market with fewer animals, higher cattle costs, and little near-term relief.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
With only two days left to go before the Reyes family leaves, it seems there is no other option.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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