Recent Examples on the WebAsh James Surrounded by olive groves and gnarled, ancient cork trees, São Lourenço do Barrocal was once a thriving 19th-century farming village, providing enough livestock, grain, vegetables, and wine to sustain up to 50 resident families year-round.—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2023 Nicknamed ‘Stumpy,’ the gnarled tree is one of over 150 other cherry trees scheduled to be taken down as part of a plan to replace the Tide Basin’s deteriorating seawall, the Associated Press reported.—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 The task of managing Sporting — with its squad of young promise and gnarled journeymen — is a world away from taking charge of the superstars at Barcelona or Manchester United.—Rory Smith, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024 The gnarled skin, slippery pit, and inherent awkwardness of wielding a knife around an uneven surface make avocados a uniquely risky fruit to hack into, especially for newbies.—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 4 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gnarled
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