olive
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Dressed in olive green fatigues, Raúl Castro stood next to Díaz-Canel and a line of aged Cuban officials.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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
Rosenior has sought to offer Fernandez an olive branch and a route forward following the punishment.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Finish with lemon zest, a squeeze of juice, grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
“You going to eat your olive, or what?”
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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