olive branch

Example Sentences

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Rosenior has sought to offer Fernandez an olive branch and a route forward following the punishment.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Strangely, he also wanted the track to be an olive branch to Metallica.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 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

That olive branch to member states came after months of diplomatic talks paving the way for Wednesday's meeting.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

But I do know Dad is offering a major olive branch here, really trying to show me how bad he feels about Sunday.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper