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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After the four-hour camp in heat that exceeded 95 degrees in the late afternoon, Pickens left his young fans with a parting message.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026 -
To recreate the look, begin by applying styling gel to your hair and then part it in the middle.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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The for and against are separated by 13,004 votes.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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This series has been so close, and such a classic, that through three games the teams are separated by just one goal — Las Vegas 13, Carolina 12.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Although both technologies have generated headlines, attracted billions in investment, and prompted debates around consumer protection and national security, the federal government’s approach to oversight of these innovations has diverged in a substantial way.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Co-hosts the United States offer another clear example of how sharply the demands of the 2026 tournament can diverge depending on group-stage results.—
Alan McCall,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Branch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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