olive branch

Example Sentences

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The move is being described as an “olive branch” meant to ease tensions between the couple and the senior royals.

From MarketWatch

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

From BBC

That olive branch to member states came after months of diplomatic talks paving the way for Wednesday's meeting.

From BBC

The newly relaxed legal and regulatory atmosphere isn’t an olive branch to the international crypto traders, however.

From Barron's

That was seen as an olive branch to the business community and the police force, but Tisch hasn’t said if she will accept the offer.

From The Wall Street Journal