tendrils

Example Sentences

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Route 66 has its tendrils throughout SoCal, and especially in the L.A. area, winding through Pasadena, West Hollywood and culminating in Santa Monica.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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

There are still tendrils of pleasure and joy left on the internet, sure.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2025

Gently and assuredly we understand the way choices seeded in the past wind their tendrils through the life of generations not yet born.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2024

The tendrils unfurled, exuding their stinky green fumes as they crept toward Frank’s feet.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan