blushing
Example Sentences
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In “Ready or Not,” Weaving’s blushing bride-to-be, Grace, discovers that she’s marrying into a family of devil-worshippers who sold their souls for eternal wealth, and they must sacrifice her to keep the money rolling in.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
A high line at a deep free-kick was sliced open with one delightful daisy-cutter, and a scrambling Jack Butland was left blushing for a second time in the first half.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025
A gallery blushing in a deep wine color, with the theme of “Leisure and Labor in the American Metropolis,” is almost ready.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2025
“If we give $20,000 to charity, and get half a million followers, I’ll conduct a reveal,” he told me, laughing and blushing.
From Slate • Dec. 17, 2024
Somehow despite all the sheepish grins and blushing and quiet crushing, Mike seized his moment and asked Violet to prom.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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