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leaf

[leef] / lif /


NOUN
page of document
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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We must also hope that he will take a leaf out of Lagarde’s book and raise interest rates if there is even the slightest chance that inflation expectations will soon become unanchored.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Depending on the light, the silvery palladium leaf surface of Holzer’s wall piece skews slightly red or blue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The red color of red leaf lettuce comes from anthocyanins, a group of polyphenol pigments that have attracted attention for their antioxidant properties.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

Remember, it’s gold leaf: Below the gilding, the rest of the figure is made of bronze.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Add a mint leaf from your garden to each glass.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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