variants
also ollas podridas
as in shuffles
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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Within seconds of inhaling the foul odor, the white dog springs back in disgust and hastily shuffles to the other side of the bed, as though trying to escape the smell altogether.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025 -
His departure follows Paramount’s recent merger with Skydance, which has resulted in several significant executive shuffles.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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And because the team has gathered genetic material from coral that appear more resistant to heat and stress, their efforts are designed to reproduce hardier varieties.—
John Otis,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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Overwintering cold-sensitive bulbs such as dahlias, cannas, and gladiolus is a smart way to save money, preserve your favorite varieties, and even grow bigger blooms the following summer.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Here, she's seen performing on her variety show, which featured a number of famous guests and her own musical medleys.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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A lot of those songs wind up in the polka medleys.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Olla podridas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/olla%20podridas. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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