leafy
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I discovered mine years ago when attempting to find the perfect pairing with radicchio—that notoriously challenging, purple leafy vegetable known for its aggressive bitterness, earthiness and astringency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
In a leafy eastern district of the capital on Tuesday, around 300 pro-Machado demonstrators reiterated their demand for a popular vote to be held.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
One reason that makes it so challenging is that there is still no confirmed source, leaving Americans confused about whether to eat any leafy greens or herbs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Parents push buggies through quiet leafy side streets of this popular neighbourhood that is also within easy reach of central London.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Florida looked around the barn and out through its wide open doors at the far end, toward an arch of tall leafy trees.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
When the prestigious Queen Elizabeth’s School accepted him at the age of 11, the family moved into a safer, leafier neighborhood a few miles north.
From New York Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
But I hope that when I do, I will be somewhere at least slightly greener and leafier than where I started.
From Slate ● Jan. 2, 2023
Look for the longest, freshest sprigs of herbs you can find — rosemary is an obvious contender, but smaller, leafier herbs like sage, thyme, and oregano will do too.
From Salon ● Nov. 20, 2021
But recent population growth in the leafier suburbs outside Washington DC and increased Hispanic immigration have given the Democrats a boost.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2012
The ground we’re running on is getting a bit steeper side to side, taking us thru leafier, lighter trees and first closer to the river and then away from it again as we run.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
In recent months, a string of similar incidents in some of Sydney's leafiest and wealthiest suburbs has baffled a nation rather attached to its bushland.
From BBC ● May 11, 2024
Maps indicate the leafiest blocks in the city, based on the latest tree census, as well as parks and playgrounds with sprinklers and water fountains.
From New York Times ● Aug. 21, 2020
It doesn’t seem too long ago that an annual salary of $77,832 would be more than enough to keep a family of four happy and safe in the loveliest house in the leafiest suburb.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 7, 2018
And on May 31, "Treehouse Masters" goes out on a limb to display the sprawling luxury treehouses masterminded by "tree whisperer" Pete Nelson and his team for back-to-nature living at its leafiest.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 3, 2013
Flying low over the grass-tops, and ignoring the hushed rustle of unseen scurriers beneath, he winnowed down the shore to the swamp and plunged into the heart of the leafiest thicket.
From Hoof and Claw by Roberts, Charles George Douglas, Sir
