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 ● Feb. 15, 2026
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 ● Feb. 12, 2026
On Friday afternoon, McCurdy was tired and frustrated, waiting at the blockade, the air ashy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2025
As the lava flowed, the volcano also unleashed a series of rare explosive blasts that sent ashy plumes rocketing thousands of meters skyward.
From Science Magazine ● May 27, 2024
I peeked through my crusty eyes as a fungal zoo of a toe prodded my arm, and a grizzled, bearded face framed by ashy predawn light leaned over me.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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