cost of living adjustment: an increase in benefit payments according to the rate of inflation
cost of living allowance: extra money paid to workers in areas where the cost of living is more expensive
either of two tropical sterculiaceous trees, Cola nitida or C. acuminata, widely cultivated in tropical regions for their seeds See cola nut
a sweet carbonated drink flavoured with cola nuts
First recorded in 1885–90; spelling variant of kola, extracted from the trademark names of such drinks, as Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, etc.
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The 2026 album also comes with the added challenge of collecting 12 stickers that are only available on the inside label of promotional bottles of Coca Cola.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
Even though Freddy is somewhat of an international celebrity now, he’s still just like us — and also gets overwhelmed by those digital Coca Cola machines with what feels like a hundred soda options.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
Defensive stocks including Unilever and Coca Cola gain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
But he found his way into mass-market stardom during the commercial breaks, doing endorsements for RC Cola, Chevrolet and, most famously, Hertz rental cars.
From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2024
I miss the hot sun and sweating all day and the beach and eating cold fresco with my friends and long walks up and down hills and Cola Lakay and deep-fried beef patties.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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