underbrush

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Recent Examples of underbrush However, those four agencies all play critical parts in California’s wildfire prevention and response efforts, from forecasting and forest management (yes, raking and cutting underbrush is included here) to post-fire disaster relief. Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025 Hotter and drier conditions in North American forests mean that there is more dry wood and underbrush that can easily be ignited by a stray campfire spark or a lightning strike. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025 Days after the county lifted a burn ban in January 2022, the parks department lost control of a prescribed burn targeting underbrush in Bastrop State Park. Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 On the left, to the east, four thousand mercenaries plodded through the underbrush. / Cbs News, CBS News, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for underbrush
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Noun
  • Berry, 46, and Thomas, 47, were arrested after being found hiding in undergrowth near the scene.
    Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Tulane University anthropologist Daniella Santoro unearthed it in March while clearing undergrowth in her yard.
    Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Native vegetation, not brick-and-mortar structures, could have anchored the park, serving as an education site for visitors to engage with native plants and animals, O’Keefe said.
    Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Timber, litter and understory vegetation are the main fuels driving this fire.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Dry conditions and crisp temperatures are expected this weekend throughout the state, ushering in ideal conditions for fall foliage.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The faux foliage is extra sturdy, with an IP65 waterproof rating that stands up to rain, wind, and even snow.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025

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