leafy

Example Sentences

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Iran’s Riyadh attack pierced the tranquility of that leafy enclave, which houses most foreign embassies along with thousands of expats and Saudis, including top business executives, a few ministers and even some royals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Northern Johannesburg is known for its plush leafy suburbs.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Further down the leafy street, rows of apartment blocks stood with their windows shattered.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

That typically means lots of fish, nuts, leafy greens, whole grains and healthy oils, like olive oil.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

From our condo, Jeremy’s house is about five minutes away: walk down one straight, main road, turn left and then right, onto a quiet, leafy street.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali