tendrils

Example Sentences

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Somehow, the tiny thin tendrils still hold on.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Their curious tendrils can crack the foundation of your house, and push up the pavement on your driveway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Along the way, I’d expect more leaks and dispatches from the House Oversight Committee, as the enigma of Epstein spreads its tendrils.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2025

The narrative wisely stays close to Turner and/or Vasquez; there are enough twists and tendrils in the main overlapping plots without running off into less related matters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

She kneeled beside Brigit, pulling the glowing thread of light into it like how Mama made her catch tendrils of smoke above her skillets to preserve good conjure work.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton