1
: a small wood without underbrush
a picnic grove
2
: a planting of fruit or nut trees
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Fudd was the first Husky to score after halftime, and got into a little bit of a scoring grove as the game went on finishing the game with 13 points, two rebounds and four assists.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
The sprawling mountain-view grounds, centered on a spacious graveled courtyard ideal for entertaining, host an infinity pool and spa, a bocce court, and a 220-tree Italian olive grove.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
During last year's olive harvest, farmers struggled to reach their groves because of regular Israeli strikes and had to be accompanied by Lebanese troops and UNIFIL peacekeepers, who coordinated with Israel.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the patio overlooks a private garden and an olive grove, and the courtyard from the second bedroom allows for the quiet reflection that comes with a good vacation.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
The sprawling mountain-view grounds, centered on a spacious graveled courtyard ideal for entertaining, host an infinity pool and spa, a bocce court, and a 220-tree Italian olive grove.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
During last year's olive harvest, farmers struggled to reach their groves because of regular Israeli strikes and had to be accompanied by Lebanese troops and UNIFIL peacekeepers, who coordinated with Israel.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the patio overlooks a private garden and an olive grove, and the courtyard from the second bedroom allows for the quiet reflection that comes with a good vacation.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Grove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grove. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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grove
noun
: a small wood
especially
: a group of trees without underbrush
an orange grove
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