olive branch

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Peru's leftist presidential contender told AFP Friday that he wants "respectful" relations with US President Donald Trump, extending an olive branch ahead of Sunday's tight runoff election.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Strangely, he also wanted the track to be an olive branch to Metallica.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Altman also extended an olive branch to the White House, calling Trump a “very strong leader” and expressing hope he would “unite the U.S.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

That olive branch to member states came after months of diplomatic talks paving the way for Wednesday's meeting.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

Somehow the olive branch she’d extended had turned into a snake and bitten her.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs