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Hilton arrived like he was ready to party in Hermosa Beach, in a black open-collar shirt that was either seersucker or unironed, dark blue slacks and white Adidas with orange ombre stripes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
They wore orange jump suits and rubber boots for protection, most sporting hijabs under their hard hats.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
The late 1700s were a heyday of botanical exploration, and orange trees from China were exported en masse across Europe to families who wanted to show off their newfound wealth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
The 14-year-old is the voice of Nia, the orange and black-coloured engine number 18 in Thomas & Friends: Railway Stories.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
A few seconds later, the black plastic went orange as the flame grabbed it.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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In the early 2000s, when citrus-canker lesions dotted Florida oranges, state contractors fanned out with woodchippers to destroy trees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
“The oranges are Riverland oranges from South Australia and add a fruity and slightly acidic flavor to the rich jus,” he says.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Natural compounds in oranges, particularly hesperidin, a citrus flavonoid known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, seem to influence processes related to high blood pressure, cholesterol balance and the way the body handles sugar.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
Apples, carrots, cooked broccoli and pears contain 80% to 89% water, as do oranges, grapes and pineapple.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
She wrapped cheese and biscuits in wax paper and took the last of the oranges.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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