Recent Examples on the WebThis tree sheds leaves and slender twigs annually and grows in a cone-like shape.—Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 25 July 2023 In winter, the leathery leaves are adorned with cone-like seed pods that are popular in flower arrangements.—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 July 2023 Also known as the Flaming Sword Plant, the dramatic and non-toxic houseplant adds a pop of color to any space with its cone-like red and yellow spikes.—Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2023 As a result of these disproportional changes, a cone-like formation appears near the legs on the backside of the robot’s body.—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2023
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