blue-green

Example Sentences

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Nevertheless, a cheeky portion of blue-green paint contorts itself into a standing position in the corner, fighting against the weight that urges the rest of the work Earthward.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

These nutrients make "harmful" blue-green algae more likely which can be dangerous to people and animals.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Last year, scientists in the country announced they had launched successful trials spraying the soil with cyanobacteria, also known as "blue-green algae" -- a method that helps retain moisture and facilitate tree rooting.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Those sown in August are currently just tiny blue-green shoots.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

He saw nothing but sensed blue, cold blue-green, and he raked at the seatbelt batch, tore his nails loose on one hand.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen