offshoot

Example Sentences

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Having fought US troops in Iraq, Al Sharaa set up an al-Qaeda offshoot in Syria, which was in fact fiercely opposed to IS though the groups had similar roots.

From BBC

Weir, a cornerstone of the California psychedelic rock group and many of its offshoots, passed away after a battle with cancer and lung issues, according to a post on his Instagram.

From BBC

The regulations require wide, flat roads with only short dead-end offshoots to ensure easy evacuation for residents and easy access for fire crews in fire-prone areas.

From Los Angeles Times

Many consultants were calling for a breakup of the company into more agile offshoots.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sect is an offshoot of Shia Islam whose members make up one of the country's biggest religious minorities.

From BBC