ashy

Example Sentences

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The model from New York, who was 23 at the time, was told by the judges that her skin texture looked "ashy" and she was described as "too harsh".

From BBC

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Bessette’s former hair colorist, Brad Johns, reflected on the wig’s hair color as “burnt” and ashy.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The old man’s glass eye kept getting ashy,” remembered Bruce.

From Literature

Akira stopped Dodger and pointed behind them, where a line of horseshoe marks left indentations in the ashy road.

From Literature

For millions across northern India, the November air tastes ashy, the sky looks visibly hazy and merely stepping outside feels like a challenge.

From BBC