olive
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But he has also attempted something of an olive branch, last week announcing that more than 1,100 victims of violence would receive compensation.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
They began cooking most meals at home, using olive oil instead of butter, and doing family workouts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
The picture looks quite different for oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat found in high amounts in olive oil.
From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026
Yes, a nice butter and a decent bottle of olive oil might add $12 to $30 to your grocery bill.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Papá was fair-haired and light-complected, implying a Spanish bloodline rather than native Mexican, but Mamá did have olive skin, black hair, and dark eyes.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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