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the old man's gnarled fingers
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Famous for its enormous trunk -- about 36 feet in circumference -- and gnarled branches, the Major Oak was believed to be about 1,200 years old, according to the RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Like forests on land, kelp forms dense canopies at the sea surface that shade a mid-water understory while below, their gnarled root-like holdfasts sculpt the seafloor.
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Tatjana Baleta,
Time,
28 May 2026
The aesthetic presentation also celebrates nature; a gnarled grape vine serves as a platter to display the amuses-bouches.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
It’s served on a wide, white, squishy bun, with the meat and gnarled onions hanging out.
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George Motz,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Like forests on land, kelp forms dense canopies at the sea surface that shade a mid-water understory while below, their gnarled root-like holdfasts sculpt the seafloor.
—
Tatjana Baleta,
Time,
28 May 2026
The aesthetic presentation also celebrates nature; a gnarled grape vine serves as a platter to display the amuses-bouches.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
It’s served on a wide, white, squishy bun, with the meat and gnarled onions hanging out.
—
George Motz,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for gnarled
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“Gnarled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gnarled. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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