Definitions
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- adjective of a light brownish green color
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Examples
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Fortunately, we need not fret over the costuming of the Supreme Court Justices and members of the military who will arrive in their respective uniforms of hipster-black and chic navy and olive-drab.
Rosalyn Hoffman: What to Wear to the State of the Union Rosalyn Hoffman 2011
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Fortunately, we need not fret over the costuming of the Supreme Court Justices and members of the military who will arrive in their respective uniforms of hipster-black and chic navy and olive-drab.
Rosalyn Hoffman: What to Wear to the State of the Union Rosalyn Hoffman 2011
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In the 50s and 60s L.L. Bean sold a parka that was two layers of olive-drab poplin of a quality seldom seen on this earth.
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In the cargo bays of C-130s, which ferry troops to bases around the country, dozens of passengers sit strapped sideways into red fabric benches, and above them hang just a handful of olive-drab parachute packs, as alluring as seats in a life-or-death game of musical chairs.
What Color Is My Parachute? Invisible Michael M. Phillips 2011
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You think they appreciate the fact that your olive-drab green eye-shadow matches your army-style vest?
Morane Barkai: On Men's Thoughts About Fashion and What We Should Make of Them Morane Barkai 2010
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"We want to be in control of our destiny," said Mr. Tarbell, whose olive-drab metal cigarette factory makes Signal and other brands.
Tribes Rolling Out Cigarettes David Kesmodel 2011
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Each man wore a U.S.-issued olive-drab jacket and blue watch cap, and carried a bag emblazoned with the phrase, "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan—Peace and Unity."
U.S. Seeks Friends in Afghan Detainees Michael M. Phillips 2011
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You think they appreciate the fact that your olive-drab green eye-shadow matches your army-style vest?
Morane Barkai: On Men's Thoughts About Fashion and What We Should Make of Them Morane Barkai 2010
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Mr. Kim, dressed in his trademark olive-drab zipper jacket and matching trousers, was shown embracing and kissing Mr. Hu, meeting other top Chinese leaders and toasting with them at a ceremonial dinner and touring a biotech company.
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Despite the sticky humidity, he was wearing an olive-drab vest, like the ones photographers wore.
Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010
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