olive
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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
Others suggested Army Air Corps camouflage: dark olive drab, medium green, neutral gray.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Sauté garlic in butter or olive oil, then add a can of crushed tomatoes and a splash of water or stock.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Cases under investigation include pastures declared on archaeological sites, olive trees in a military airport and banana plantations on Mount Olympus.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Liyana combed her long wet hair out on the open front balcony of their house where the breeze smelled sweet as olive oil.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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