: a branch of the olive tree especially when used as a symbol of peace
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: an offer or gesture of conciliation or goodwill
Example Sentences
The winner extended an olive branch to his opponent by calling him a great player.
Recent Examples on the WebColts defensive ends Kwity Paye and Yannick Ngakoue extended an olive branch to the Detroit offensive before and after 1-on-1 pass rush drills, offering each player a fist bump.The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 This coin features Lady Liberty on the front, holding a torch and an olive branch.The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 Noah Schnapp has extended an olive branch to Doja Cat following some drama last week involving his Stranger Things costar Joseph Quinn. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 July 2022 This matte vinyl wallpaper comes in three different colors and features a playful olive branch design that works with a variety of decor styles. Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2022 And Bowman, of all people, offered an olive branch by backtracking on a reprimand directed at Crawford. Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 23 May 2022 Check the point above about extending that inclusion olive branch and note opportunities to improve our inclusive leadership skills. Simone Morris, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021 The boycott officially ended in 2005, without so much as an olive branch from Burbank. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2022 Whaley, in a speech at her Dayton headquarters, extended an olive branch to Republicans who voted for DeWine’s primary opponents, including ex-U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci and Columbus-area farmer Joe Blystone. Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland, 3 May 2022 See More