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olive branch

[ol-iv branch] / ˈɒl ɪv ˌbræntʃ /


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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

But as he finished answering my question, was this an olive branch to Europe from Russia's president?

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

This week, soccer’s pooh-bahs extended a PR-seeking olive branch: a scattering of $60 tickets for all matches, even the final, to be distributed to federations to deliver to valued supporters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

It's an olive branch gesture, and she'll recognize it that way.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




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