shrub

Example Sentences

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A scruffy shrub fence that was in desperate need of trimming leaned all around it.

From Literature

During this time, peat soils reached extreme dryness and woody shrubs became more widespread.

From Science Daily

The disputes have mainly centered around what to do about trees and other living vegetation, like shrubs and grass.

From Los Angeles Times

Aunt Kitty and I ducked behind the nearest shrub to escape his notice, and he passed us by, oblivious to our presence.

From Literature

From a small pouch on his hip, he threw around half a dozen small birds into the air before sprinting deeper into the shrubs.

From BBC