as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the performance was an old-fashioned olio of songs, dances, and puppetry
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North Allegheny's high school swim team set a new PIAA record Wednesday for the 200-yard relay medley at the 2026 PIAA 3A State Championships at Bucknell University.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Hosting the AMAs for the first time in 10 years, Lopez opened the show with a medley of 23 of the year’s biggest hits.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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For a buzzier vibe, head to Salted Melon for any assortment of bowls, salads and wraps, popular among more health-conscious crowds and university students.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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From chocolate walnut sea salt cookies to an assortment of seasonal cheesecakes and a rainbow of French macarons, your sweet cravings are guaranteed to be satisfied.—
Morgan Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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For much of the season, Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball star Darryn Peterson has dealt with a variety of health issues.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lingerie brands like Skims, Thirdlove, and Aerie make them in a variety of styles—triangle, scoopneck, longline, T-shirt—with features like adjustable straps, removable cups that add shape to small busts, and wide under-bust bands that support larger boobs.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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At the festival, junior Meka Leach won honorable mention for a mixed media piece and senior Allyson Jeziowski earned honorable mention for her piece in digital painting, drawing and collage.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Kallat’s artistic practice encompasses painting, collage, photography, and installation, and explores themes of time, space, measurement, and nature, frequently juxtaposing the historic with the present, and the celestial with the mundane.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Olio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/olio. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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