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Recent Examples of branchletThe photo of the branchlet tips shows the male pollen cones of cedar, which occur at the tips.—oregonlive, 16 Apr. 2022 Only lemon trees require other pruning, to thin out twiggy branchlets so the plant can put more energy into vigorous branches, and to let light into the plant.—Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, 11 Oct. 2019 Roth’s weeping fig is a classic example: braided trunk, delicately drooping branchlets, and a dense shock of glossy leaves about 2 inches long .—Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2019
The local union branch is working to make sure that the collective bargaining agreement is honored during the furlough and organizing workshops to help members navigate unemployment benefits and career resources.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
Army's approach evolving, but geography is a barrier The Army, which has the largest share of part-time troops among the military branches, is wrestling with the challenges of ensuring its reservists are fit to fight.
The Babycatcher chewed his twig and held on to a thin rope, not much more than a string, which disappeared up into the canopy, likely connected to the pulleys and rigs and tackle that worked the biggest net down below.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
Even crows craft tools, bending twigs to similar ends.
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