olive
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Peru's leftist presidential contender told AFP Friday that he wants "respectful" relations with US President Donald Trump, extending an olive branch ahead of Sunday's tight runoff election.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
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
Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil, add ground chicken and cook until almost browned, then pour in tomato sauce and let everything simmer.
From Salon • May 22, 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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