olive
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Behind him, also in olive green, was Raúl Rodríguez Castro, 41, who for years was his grandfather’s bodyguard, remains a constant presence at his side when he appears in public.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
On Monday she said: "I cannot discuss the terms of the settlement, but generally I am glad that my employer has finally decided to extend an olive branch to me."
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
I’m cutting up a bunch of garlic, I’m using a bunch of olive oil, and I’m using a bunch of different seasonings, and whatever happens, happens and in the end, it’ll be tasty.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Maybe a little olive oil, if you want it.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
They were quickly named the Truck of Many Colors and Staff Car, the latter a battered olive drab army surplus sedan.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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