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blush

[bluhsh] / blʌʃ /




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This may seem like a paradox at first blush.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

When Nelson introduced Jeffrey at the recent “Secret Somewhere” show, the things he said about Jeffrey made the performer blush.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Government and private money are flowing in quantities that would make a Gilded Age robber baron blush.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

I promise you, it’s like I can feel Jupe blush as she turns forward again.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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