olive branch

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, the last few months have also seen Washington and Delhi offering an olive branch to each other.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Rosenior has sought to offer Fernandez an olive branch and a route forward following the punishment.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

And an olive branch came ahead of the meeting, when Colombia abruptly agreed to accept US deportation flights on Friday.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 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