shrubbery

Example Sentences

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He showed them some shrubbery and Mary went to look, telling the other women she saw a slope in front of her.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

When hearing his voice, some attempt to reach through the shrubbery while others make a run for the back stairs in hopes of seeing him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2025

Starting out in Igneada, in the north of the country, he walked along a slippery, uneven trail for half a day, through dense forest and sharp shrubbery in the direction of Bulgaria.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2024

A witness saw a man running out of the shrubbery and jumping into a black Nissan, Bradshaw said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

He followed him for several blocks—over fences, through shrubbery, weaving through yapping dogs and lawn sprinklers and hot tubs.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen