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单词 an olive branch
释义

an olive branch

something that indicates that you want to end a disagreement
`We are holding out an olive branch, inviting the landowners to talk. We are tryingto break the deadlock.'

Examples of 'an olive branch' in a sentence
an olive branch

Indication of an olive branch accepted came swiftly.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Offer an olive branch and apply damage control.
The Sun (2015)
He was prepared, however, to offer an olive branch.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He offered them an olive branch anyway.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But expect, too, the insincere offer of an olive branch.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Sad to let pride stop you being the first to offer an olive branch.
The Sun (2018)
But there was an olive branch for his domestic rival.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Persuade your parents that an olive branch is the way forward.
The Sun (2009)
It's an olive branch on both sides.
The Sun (2011)
Last night the 24-year-old was back in the team, having been offered an olive branch of sorts from his manager.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
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