blush
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That might seem like a bold claim at first blush.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
He met my eyes right as I started to blush, and I looked away fast, embarrassed at having been caught staring.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
At first blush, there’s little reason for state legislators in Mississippi and Georgia to care about James Quigley’s cross-country move with his family to Florida from Washington state.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Indeed, some staples are now trading at multiples that would make tech stocks blush.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
I can feel the blush warming my face as we scurry back to our seats.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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