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limbs

noun

plural of limb

as in branches

a major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant we hung the swing from the highest limb of the tree that we could reach

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Recent Examples of limbs But the scenes — his body covered in medical equipment, his limbs not moving, his teammates down on a knee — certainly created cause for concern. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026 In fall, leaves from a neighboring tree can blanket your yard, and overgrown branches or falling limbs can lead to disputes between property owners. — Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 After 60 days, the researchers reported that treated pigs could stand and walk on all four limbs, while controls remained paralyzed. — Mike McRae 21, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 Mediocre jokes come back again and again and are weaker with every recurrence, zombies with limbs falling off. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 Rows of look-alike chorines would position their limbs in formation to create enormous kaleidoscopic designs, functioning in precision like an all-blonde, semi-nude, female Marine troop. — David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026 Applegate has previously described living with symptoms including numbness, an off-balance feeling, and a tingling sensation in the limbs. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Staying hydrated on long flights is also key since dehydration can lead to the development of blood clots, and compression socks can help keep blood from pooling in the lower limbs. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Common symptoms include numbness or tingling of the face, torso, or limbs; extreme mental and/or physical fatigue; vision problems (like double vision or inflammation of the optic nerve); muscle weakness; and dizziness. — Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026

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branches

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Under California law, encroaching roots or branches that cause damage can give a property owner grounds to pursue a nuisance claim or seek compensation, depending on the circumstances.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Argentina has previously designated several other groups as terrorist organizations, including Venezuela’s Cartel of the Suns, Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel and three branches of the Muslim Brotherhood.

— Almudena Calatrava, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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