olive branch
noun
1
: a branch of the olive tree especially when used as a symbol of peace
2
: an offer or gesture of conciliation or goodwill
Examples of olive branch in a Sentence
The winner extended an olive branch to his opponent by calling him a great player.
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Rarely, if ever, at Trump's events does the candidate or any of the other speakers offer an olive branch to Democrats or people who voted for in 2020.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
On lunch tables decorated with olive branches, organizers placed a packet of papers with numbers and graphics.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
Nugget’s products embrace that idea, extending an olive branch to kids.
—Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Gizelle made a point to invite Wendy, the first olive branch extended between the duo since the former professor dressed her down at the Reasonably Shady event in season six.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
On lunch tables decorated with olive branches, organizers placed a packet of papers with numbers and graphics.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
Nugget’s products embrace that idea, extending an olive branch to kids.
—Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Gizelle made a point to invite Wendy, the first olive branch extended between the duo since the former professor dressed her down at the Reasonably Shady event in season six.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for olive branch
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“Olive branch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20branch. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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