in leaf

phrase

: bearing new leaves
By the end of April, most trees are in leaf.

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Many insects thrive in leaf litter and insect-eating birds will be attracted. Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026 Certain birds like to forage for insects in leaf litter, especially when feeding their young, says Parkins. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026 For example, bumble bee queens, firefly larvae, and some species of lady beetles and wasps overwinter in leaf litter. Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026 Georgia law does not authorize the sale or possession of marijuana in leaf for or infused in food products. Irene Wright, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in leaf

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“In leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20leaf. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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