branches

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Instead, it’s inspired by the famous fig tree metaphor from Sylvia Plath’s “The Bell Jar,” where each plump and juicy fig, dangling deliciously on the branches, represents a different life path for the protagonist.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

The franchisee, Harshad Dharod, who has branches mostly in Southern California, intends to close 10 of the branches he controls and find a buyer for the remainder, according to a broker helping find buyers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

In September last year, the five activists broke into the Ulm premises of Elbit Systems, one of Israel's largest arms manufacturers, with branches in several countries including the UK.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Small ring molecules behave somewhat like bent branches under pressure.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

In her hands was a sickle moon, and behind her was an outcrop of spindly red trees with branches that looked like crooked fingers.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova