as in to part
to go or move in different directions from a central point
the vine branched out as it climbed the trellis
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What would normally be a safe-for-work silhouette turned daring with its sheer, transparent element, and the supermodel accessorized with black heels and a black clutch, her blonde hair worn down and parted down the center.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026 -
A week after the walkout, the Shorewood School Board voted to cut one staff position and reduce three other positions from full time to part time.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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During that time, she was transferred five times between facilities, separated from family, denied access to counsel, and confined in conditions that were deeply troubling and inappropriate for any person, let alone a United States citizen.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Additives often include preservatives to maintain freshness and texture or resist mold and bacteria, and emulsifiers to prevent ingredients from naturally separating.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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While both entered the war to roll back Iranian influence, their strategies diverged.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Instead, implementation has diverged sharply across the state.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Branch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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