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

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

He said the wounded bear ran off and climbed up a tree — but fell to the ground because of its injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2024

You don’t have to load up a tree with ornaments, either.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023

Taylor shimmied up a tree, swung to another, and disappeared in the unkempt green canopy overhead.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray