leafless

Example Sentences

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The morning frost glistens, and—in a clever device—the low sun glimmers through a row of unseen, leafless trees behind the artist, casting crisscrossing, rhythmic shadows on the furrows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

In Denver, I detected a similar attitude in Terri Landers, another 69-year-old, who was with her daughter, Morgan Wiener, under the shade of leafless branches near the rally.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2025

The Spanish winter backdrop, with its muted tones and leafless trees, contrasts with the vibrant colors of the peloton, making the cyclists stand out even more.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

Instead, the episode mimics the leafless branch in the poem Lady Mariko dictated before her death.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024

As I waited for his reply, my mind flashed back to a winter day from long ago, Hassan and I sitting on the snow beneath a leafless sour cherry tree.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini