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Recent Examples of laurel
The lifespan of a laurel oak is about 50 to 80 years — or sooner when stormy weather hits.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
And never rests on that laurel but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
This is not a laurel to be rested upon; true satisfaction and mission-fulfillment only comes with ascent to the peak of college basketball.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Pratesi’s Impero line, which includes sheets, towels, and this cozy cotton terry robe, is embroidered with a laurel leaf design that recalls famous leaders from Julius Caesar to Napoleon Bonaparte.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
And never rests on that laurel but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
This is not a laurel to be rested upon; true satisfaction and mission-fulfillment only comes with ascent to the peak of college basketball.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Pratesi’s Impero line, which includes sheets, towels, and this cozy cotton terry robe, is embroidered with a laurel leaf design that recalls famous leaders from Julius Caesar to Napoleon Bonaparte.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laurel
Noun
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Lee also helped the Warriors win eight Hockomock League championships, including three straight crowns from 2023-25.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Freshman Jansen Baek shot a 1-over 75 to help the Lancers post a 13-under score of 357 for their first regional crown since 2013.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Noun
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If not, put flowers near the feeder and hang a red or orange ribbon from your feeder.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Ermonn Espadrilles Wedge Sandal These alluring espadrilles stay secure with a ribbon that wraps around the ankle and ties.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Noun
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That is the standard set for bringing weapons and cellphones into a secure area, safeguarding department property, monitoring the radio, misusing department letterhead, badges or insignia, secondary employment violations, and recommending bondsmen or attorneys to inmates.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Additionally, writings are visible on a gun, including drawings of SS bolts and neo-Nazi insignias, sources said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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They were unmoved by CIF’s policy requiring that any transgender athlete who advances in track and field playoffs or places in competition be joined by the next cisgender girl in the rankings, with both advancing or receiving the same medal.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The company’s founder, Chinese gymnast Li Ning, won three gold medals — and six medals total — at the 1984 Los Angeles Games, the first Olympics in which the People’s Republic of China sent a full delegation after the nation’s 1949 revolution.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The Knicks are trying to win their first NBA title since 1973, while the Spurs last ruled the NBA in 2014.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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And again, Indiana might qualify as the least likely program to win a title in 35-40 years.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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His olive-green newsboy cap, with a silver thunderbird pin on its peak, is tossed on the bed.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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Up the ante with an oversized visor and of-the-moment silver sneakers.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Ten days have passed since eight villagers entered the cave in search of gold deposits and were trapped inside by flash flooding.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The gold Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 24.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The mezzanine’s railing alternates plain bronze spindles with miniature art deco skyscrapers.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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The pieces, from 2019, were originally carved from oak trees and then cast in bronze.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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