black olive
Americannoun
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She says there were discussions about charting Sylvie’s evolution this season by adding more colors to her typically understated palette of black, olive, and biscuit while Emily brings a little refinement to her dizzying ensembles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2022
Pair fruity, berry ciders with anything that goes well with rosé wine but especially fresh goat cheese and black olive focaccia.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2021
Her grilled mahi mahi with black olive vinaigrette is not the only fish recipe that calls for a mayonnaise or aioli coating to prevent sticking.
From New York Times ● Sep. 13, 2021
SamMobile suggests you’ll be able to choose from watches in either black, olive green, rose gold, or silver, with additional customizations for watch bands.
From The Verge ● Aug. 9, 2021
The Elgon forest towered around their campsite, a web of gnarled African olive trees hung with moss and creepers and dotted with a black olive that is poisonous to humans.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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