blush

Example Sentences

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Some hedge funds are shorting shares that at first blush don’t seem very related to the fighting, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

At first blush, there doesn’t appear to be a whole lot happening with the S&P 500 in 2026.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

At first blush, the storm did less damage to the electric grid than feared.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Beauty products receive bigger markdowns; for instance, Rare Beauty’s liquid blush normally costs $25 but sold for $7.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Poor Jo blushed till she couldn’t blush any redder, and her heart began to beat uncomfortably fast as she thought what she had said.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott