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Bushes for example, I'd leave as gifts (8)

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presents

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(Other definitions for presents that I've seen before include "Hands over formally" , "special things at Christmas?" , "Awards formally" , "tips" , "Offerings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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