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jolly

[jol-ee] / ˈdʒɒl i /


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Companies behind candy brands from Gushers to Jolly Rancher have said they would remove artificial dyes, swapping in colors derived from natural ingredients instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

The cookies should be available for mobile order at Jolly Holiday Bakery, according to the blog.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

Other artists involved in the Olympics opening ceremony were also cyberbullied, including chief choreographer Thomas Jolly.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

He wrote 150 books over a career which spanned more than five decades, including The Jolly Postman, Funny Bones, Peepo! and the award-winning Each Peach Pear Plum.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

They were more interested in leftover change for Jolly Ranchers candy than in stationery and stamps.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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