undergrowth
Example Sentences
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“It was a hot fire while it lasted. It burned all the undergrowth just about back to the grove.”
From Literature
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The waters had since subsided, leaving a mess of wet undergrowth and grass-strewn saplings.
From Literature
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Special forces found Oseguera hiding in undergrowth, badly wounded along with two of his team, he said.
From Los Angeles Times
He was surrounded by the soldiers again, who found him hiding in the undergrowth, the head of the military explained.
From Barron's
There was a rough winding path in front of them, soon lost to view behind the undergrowth.
From Literature
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