leafless
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The orangutan clings to the top of a mostly leafless tree in Indonesia's Borneo, as waves of thick smoke from the forest fires burning below waft over her.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Scientists have identified a remarkable new species of leafless flowering plant growing on the forest floor of a national park in western Thailand.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Looking up, we discover that these are the naked trunks of trees, their reedy, leafless tops scraping against a gray sky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
The Spanish winter backdrop, with its muted tones and leafless trees, contrasts with the vibrant colors of the peloton, making the cyclists stand out even more.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2024
As I waited for his reply, my mind flashed back to a winter day from long ago, Hassan and I sitting on the snow beneath a leafless sour cherry tree.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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