branches

Example Sentences

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“It has been said that the arts, the religions and the sciences are all branches of the same tree. And I very much live by that,” says Neven.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Their dormers hadn’t been built yet; the lawns hardly had grass; the trees were plants held steady by sticks, a piece of paper attached by wire to the branches: “Apple tree.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The Horizon IT system, which began operating in 1999, falsely created accounting shortfalls in Post Office branches for which sub-postmasters were held liable.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Air Force Academy later this week, continuing the administration’s presence across all major service branches during commencement season.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

“Ohhhhhhh, ohhhhhh,” they moaned as the wind and their branches danced together in mourning, and their leaves waved good-bye to the spirits of their friends.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan