olive branch
Example Sentences
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Bonta abruptly canceled settlement talks last week, but extended an olive branch to Paramount by saying he would be willing to meet with the company to discuss ways to address his antitrust concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Once back in Britain, royal watchers say, there will be growing pressure for William to extend an olive branch to his younger brother while their father, who is 77, continues to undergo treatment for cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Pope Leo extended an olive branch to them last October by celebrating mass in Latin at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
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
But my efforts to extend the olive branch of friendship were rarely if ever reciprocated.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
