blossom

Example Sentences

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A cherry blossom festival boasting a highly Instagrammable view of Mount Fuji was cancelled this year after residents complained of overtourism.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“Ideas are going to blossom, and maybe there’ll be a bunch of new jobs that happen as a result,” he said in January.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Now that Perry’s relationship with Trudeau continues to blossom, the couple may base themselves in the new home the former prime minister purchased.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Japanese authorities in a town near Mount Fuji have cancelled this year's cherry blossom festival, saying a surge in tourist numbers is unmanageable for locals.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

“It’s not hurting you,” said Lily, but she closed her hand on the blossom and threw it back to the ground.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling