underbrush
Americannoun
noun
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At one fishing spot, a big mama iguana and eight babies scramble into the underbrush; it felt like a scene from “Jurassic Park.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Navigating around the crater, Al-Ahmad trudged into the blown-out remains of the hall, his feet crunching on an underbrush of glass, wood splinters and insulation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
The golf ball and his body hit the ground hard at the same time after he shanks one into the underbrush.
From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2025
In 2022, around 11,000 acres were “treated” with underbrush removal, selective logging and preplanned burning.
From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2024
On the way, we stirred up a herd of deer that crashed away through the underbrush and disappeared in two seconds flat.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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