variants
also ollas podridas
as in varieties
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the olla podrida of tongues that one hears on the streets of a bustling metropolis like New York City
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Verla, meanwhile, gets to know the outback’s many varieties of mushrooms, tinkering with various fungi in hopes of taking revenge on the cruel Boncer.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Ritani is a great pick for those who want options, with 10 different shape varieties to choose from, including classics like round, cushion, and oval, as well as marquise, pear, and heart.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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This 27-track collection features updated mixes of iconic live performances alongside new remixes and medleys of classic Elvis recordings.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
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While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 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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A lot of great artists not known for their collages made collages.—
Laura Brown,
Artforum,
25 Mar. 2026
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The workshop is on making collages inspired by the work of Henri Matisse and will be led by artist Robin Douglas, a recipient of the Art Medal of Distinction from the Oceanside Museum of Art.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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While most jambalayas are made with rice cooked with ham, sausage, chicken, shrimp, or oysters and seasoned with herbs, some recipes call for tomatoes or celery, while others do not.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Olla podridas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/olla%20podridas. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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