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laurel

[lawr-uhl, lor-] / ˈlɔr əl, ˈlɒr- /


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At the center, resting on a plinth in front of a shallow niche and beneath a graceful valance of laurel, is French’s striking bronze portrait bust of Hunt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Michelle O'Neill attended the event and laid a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall in her role as first minister for the second year in a row.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

A number of the trees cut down by the vandal appeared to be Indian laurel figs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

O'Neill has confirmed she has accepted an invitation and will lay a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall on Sunday in her role as first minister.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2024

The other holds pale pink and white blooms in starry clusters—mountain laurel.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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