colored

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Native to temporary freshwater pools in the African savanna, these brightly colored fish have extremely short lifespans and develop many age-related problems rapidly, making them ideal for aging research.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

And then there is his voice — perhaps at its most ravishing on “Take Care of Yourself,” a ballad from his 2011 album “Bella” — at once fierce and tender, colored by longing and loss.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Swiping through a dozen or so brightly colored cards, I’m told, in what supposedly constitutes a “framework shift”: “You have a good kid.”

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Her understanding of finance was colored by her mom, even though she and her sister also spent a lot of time with their dad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

She reaches into her bag for her day planner, highlighter, and colored clicky pen, three things she never leaves home without.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam