offshoot

Example Sentences

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Of the many “Star Wars” offshoots, this seems to be the sturdiest.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Quantum computers, offshoots of quantum mechanics, can explore multiple solutions at once, and promise the kind of processing power that could revolutionize medicine, materials science, and other fields.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Many consultants were calling for a breakup of the company into more agile offshoots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

It plays a starring role in béarnaise sauce, one of the many offshoots of the long-cherished mother sauces in French cuisine.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025

Pollux knows details that would lead to disaster for a newcomer, like which offshoots might require gas masks or have live wires or rats the size of beavers.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins