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Meanings of trees in English

The 70's Biweekly (MCY-000645)

        Usage of trees in English
        1
        Existing government plans are to plant a million trees over four years.
        The Guardian
        2
        Iced-over trees knocked down power lines, leaving thousands without electricity, officials said.
        Reuters
        3
        Chylarecki said: The animals need all of these valuable trees to survive.
        The Guardian
        4
        She wanted a whole new landscape, new trees, new architecture, new accents.
        Running the books: the adventures of an accidental prison librar...
        5
        Also recent research on the therapeutic and human health benefits of trees.
        Radio NZ
        6
        The storm caused widespread power outages and brought down thousands of trees.
        Radio NZ
        7
        Sir, -Has anybody taken a good look at our trees recently?
        The Irish Times
        8
        Despite the undergrowth and young trees, he tore along, making good progress.
        Nano
        9
        They don't have the right kind of trees by the sea, either.
        Catching Fire
        10
        The Tree Council promotes trees and woodland culture, especially among young people.
        The Irish Times
        11
        He loved Christmas and had seven decorated trees this year, he said.
        Radio NZ
        12
        For simplicity's sake I'll use just three categories: trees, rocks, and water.
        The story of stuff
        13
        The Buso live in the great branching trees and in the graveyard.
        Philippine Folk-Tales
        14
        One solution that would not work was planting more trees, Falconer said.
        The Guardian
        15
        Around 650 million trees remain across the area the storm passed through.
        The Guardian
        16
        Devlin scanned the woods: several other faeries became clear among the trees.
        Radiant Shadows
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