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olive

[ol-iv] / ˈɒl ɪv /




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One of the study's most unexpected findings involved oleic acid, the primary fatty acid found in olive oil.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, the last few months have also seen Washington and Delhi offering an olive branch to each other.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

My typical breakfast is eggs with Celtic salt and I’ll drizzle some olive oil on it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Ms. Jensen’s whole-wheat dough has added honey and olive oil for softness and to offset the flour’s slight bitterness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“I have faith in you. I bet one day you’ll wear an olive wreath on your head, and people will cheer for you.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt




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