palm tree
noun
: a kind of tree that grows in tropical regions and has a straight, tall trunk and many large leaves at the top of the trunk
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Speaking to the Herald, Gabela characterized Corben’s reporting on the palm tree incident as unfair.
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Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The first instance involved a nearby palm tree while grabbing the mail in my hometown of Naples, Florida.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Every single palm tree was carefully considered in the layout, and not a single one was cut down during the process—no mean feat given that 60 sprawling villas dot the hillside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The photos see the seven-time Super Bowl champion hanging with Benjamin and Vivian outside a home in a tropical location, posing candidly with his arms around them in front of the scenic palm tree backdrop.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The first instance involved a nearby palm tree while grabbing the mail in my hometown of Naples, Florida.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Every single palm tree was carefully considered in the layout, and not a single one was cut down during the process—no mean feat given that 60 sprawling villas dot the hillside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The photos see the seven-time Super Bowl champion hanging with Benjamin and Vivian outside a home in a tropical location, posing candidly with his arms around them in front of the scenic palm tree backdrop.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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“Palm tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palm%20tree. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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