olive branch
Example Sentences
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On Monday she said: "I cannot discuss the terms of the settlement, but generally I am glad that my employer has finally decided to extend an olive branch to me."
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Strangely, he also wanted the track to be an olive branch to Metallica.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
And an olive branch came ahead of the meeting, when Colombia abruptly agreed to accept US deportation flights on Friday.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
Altman also extended an olive branch to the White House, calling Trump a “very strong leader” and expressing hope he would “unite the U.S.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
It's an olive branch gesture, and she'll recognize it that way.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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