Example sentences for: olives

How can you use “olives” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • The Romans cultivated grapes, wheat, and olives; built roads; and bequeathed the Latin foundations of the Portuguese language and a strong base of Christian belief.

  • Since the Bronze Age, donkeys and mules have provided a means of transport; around the same time, the first olives and vines were planted in the ground.

  • Olives, walnuts, almonds, and late developing fruit must all be brought in and preserved before the start of winter.

  • Hundreds--and quite possibly thousands--of dogs, cats, and other domestic pets are killed by poisoning each year in this cradle of European civilization, this sun-soaked land of vines and olives and cypresses.

  • Olives are preserved either in oil or brine, or simply take home a bottle of extra virgin olive oil both for cooking and to make delicious salad dressings.


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