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olive branch

[ol-iv branch] / ˈɒl ɪv ˌbræntʃ /
NOUN
peace offering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
overture
WEAK
dove of peace friendliness hand of friendship offer of peace outstretched hand parley peace offer peace pipe peaceful approach

Example Sentences

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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

Lewis of PLATracker suggested the lull could serve as an olive branch signaling a desire for stability ahead of Xi’s meeting with Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

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

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

Since the primary, however, Mamdani has extended an olive branch to business critics, while softening his more controversial positions, including apologizing for past statements that harshly criticized the police.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

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