leaf
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The deep dive into local construction practices comes as New York City turns a new environmental leaf under Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Back to the garden center we went, bringing a leaf as a specimen.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Warmer conditions linked to climate change encourage earlier leaf growth, while pressure from insects pushes trees to delay it.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
Canada's home shirt draws inspiration from the country's national symbol, the maple leaf.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Taking a leaf out of Hannie’s stubborn book, I ignored Hugo’s hand and clumsily got to my feet without his help.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Vocabulary lists containing leaf
Stump Speech: Tree Terminology
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Life Science: Plants
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Photosynthesis - Middle School
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