branches

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Instead, it’s inspired by the famous fig tree metaphor from Sylvia Plath’s “The Bell Jar,” where each plump and juicy fig, dangling deliciously on the branches, represents a different life path for the protagonist.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

In obese mice, these sensory nerves showed a major reduction in branches and nerve endings, suggesting impaired nerve function.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

The prophet was based in London but his Global Light Revival church already had branches in Manchester and Dublin.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

She parted some creosote branches to reveal a shriveled shrub, just ankle-high.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Gingersnipes took off through the dense woods, scrambling over logs and beneath branches, racing toward the thrumming sound of animal chatter.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman