olive branch
Example Sentences
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Bonta abruptly canceled settlement talks last week, but extended an olive branch to Paramount by saying he would be willing to meet with the company to discuss ways to address his antitrust concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
His estranged brother’s decision to move back puts the heir to the throne under pressure to extend an olive branch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Pope Leo extended an olive branch to them last October by celebrating mass in Latin at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Meanwhile, the last few months have also seen Washington and Delhi offering an olive branch to each other.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
He saw her ridiculous olive branch, her clumsiness and silly clothes.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
