foliage
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Soon enough, trees everywhere were showing blotchy, mottled, yellowed leaves and suffering from twig dieback and sparse foliage.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
The dwelling is located on a lush 1.32-acre tree-lined plot, with the natural foliage that surrounds the home helping to add an extra layer of privacy, creating an oasis-like environment in the backyard.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
In the torch zone, he said, the flames killed the seeds along with the foliage, leaving little regeneration.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
But he is best known for his inimitable, Surrealist pictures featuring skeletal, architectonic figures—merging humans, animals, foliage, totems and signs—which, though indecipherable, are instantly recognizable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
Its nickel flowers and foliage shone with a cheery light.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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