underbrush
Example Sentences
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At one fishing spot, a big mama iguana and eight babies scramble into the underbrush; it felt like a scene from “Jurassic Park.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Embers can get buried in tree roots or underbrush covered by heavy ash and then later be freed by strong winds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2025
Setting fires in the Sandhills of central North Carolina requires an understanding of moisture levels in the scrubby underbrush, and she gets a better sense of it in bare feet.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2024
The trail itself is notably thick with underbrush and can be junglelike in some spots, especially once you descend into Robe Canyon itself.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
Suddenly, there was a sound of a heavy body pushing through the underbrush, accompanied by a sharp cracking of branches, and the spell was broken.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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