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tree

[tree] / tri /
NOUN
large plant enclosed in bark and shedding leaves
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By building a genetic family tree and tracking how lineages spread between regions, they were able to estimate when different groups diverged.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

At this time of year tree pollen, and particularly birch, is the main reason why people may be suffering from hay fever.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Although Blackman says that balancing “labor and sustainable values” can be challenging, they are committed to preserving the life of L.A.’s magnificent urban tree canopy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Do not shelter under a tree or use a cliff or rocky overhang, the weather service warns.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The moon is hanging along the edge of the tree line, just like the last two times.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith