olive branch
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His estranged brother’s decision to move back puts the heir to the throne under pressure to extend an olive branch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Ratner said the branch is a reference to the story in the Torah of Noah sending out a dove during the Great Flood and returning with an olive branch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 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
Meanwhile, the last few months have also seen Washington and Delhi offering an olive branch to each other.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
I hold up my hands in a gesture of surrender, and then hold out my hand—an olive branch.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
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