up a tree
Example Sentences
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Church-goers lit up a tree decorated with stars bearing the image of those killed in June.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
I hadn’t even wanted to put up a tree this Christmas, but when my husband and I went away on a weekend trip, my daughter secretly installed a four-foot one in our small two-bedroom rental.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025
Responding to a call, Susan Clark of Topanga Animal Rescue witnessed BB14 facing down yipping coyotes, with her cubs up a tree.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
You don’t have to load up a tree with ornaments, either.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
Without his noisier companions he saw everything and was seen by none, many an animal remaining unaware of the cold, silent scrutiny in the undergrowth, or from up a tree.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
