olive branch
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Bonta abruptly canceled settlement talks last week, but extended an olive branch to Paramount by saying he would be willing to meet with the company to discuss ways to address his antitrust concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The tensions cooled quickly after Kim, in a 2018 New Year’s address, extended an olive branch to Seoul.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
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
On Monday she said: "I cannot discuss the terms of the settlement, but generally I am glad that my employer has finally decided to extend an olive branch to me."
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
But I do know Dad is offering a major olive branch here, really trying to show me how bad he feels about Sunday.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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