First recorded in 1750–60
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His goth uniform included an olive-green trench coat he borrowed from his mom.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Aware of the growing discontentment, President Miguel Diaz-Canel appeared on state TV wearing the traditional olive-green fatigues of the Cuban revolution.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024
Yes, much has rightly been made of Zelensky’s decision to wear military-ish but not military clothing like olive-green tees and sweatshirts and cargo pants.
From Slate • Dec. 27, 2022
The war, for her, is simple in the end, captured on the olive-green shirt she wears.
From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2022
When they give us uniforms, socks, and boots, an olive-green beret, and a leather belt, Teresita and I are so excited!
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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