leaf 1 of 2

as in to flip
to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner we must have spent hours leafing through wallpaper books before we found something we both liked

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leaf

2 of 2

noun

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Therefore, stevia leaf and its crude extract are not approved food additives in the United States. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024 With good-for-your-hair ingredients like wheat protein and eucalyptus leaf, this zero-sulfate formula cleans your hair and clarifies buildup. Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for leaf 

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“Leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaf. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.

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