: a carbonated soft drink colored usually with caramel and flavored usually with extracts from kola nuts
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cost-of-living adjustment
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cost-of-living allowance
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Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
The brand’s classic cherry cola was first introduced in 1988, USA Today reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Finally, there’s Hogan’s Powerbomb, made with Bacardi Rum, orgeat, Fever Tree cola, and lime.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
According to the official tasting notes, there are flavors of red fruit, cola, vanilla, and barrel spice on the palate, with a warm, lingering finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
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In Pakistan, local brands have made inroads into its fast-growing cola market as some consumers avoid US brands.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
The brand’s classic cherry cola was first introduced in 1988, USA Today reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Finally, there’s Hogan’s Powerbomb, made with Bacardi Rum, orgeat, Fever Tree cola, and lime.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
According to the official tasting notes, there are flavors of red fruit, cola, vanilla, and barrel spice on the palate, with a warm, lingering finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cola
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“Cola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cola. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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