olive

Example Sentences

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And an olive branch came ahead of the meeting, when Colombia abruptly agreed to accept US deportation flights on Friday.

From Barron's

Colombia abruptly agreed to accept US deportation flights on Friday, an olive branch days before the countries' dueling presidents meet face-to-face for the first time, at the White House.

From Barron's

Christopher saw that her olive skin was covered in tiny bite and scratch scars, on her hands and wrists, on her neck and cheek.

From Literature

There’s the Italian-style pasta salad, tossed in olive oil and vinegar and studded with olive-bar favorites — roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, basil — and perhaps some deli stalwarts, like chopped cured meats or cheeses.

From Salon

Structure them lightly: salty snacks, olive bar favorites, dips.

From Salon