complexion
Example Sentences
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The result is still the same but Bethell ensured England's tournament ends with an entirely different complexion than what could have been.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Johnson, who was already in the traditional leader's chair after her aggressive run down the slope, said that she felt "heartache" at Vonn's crash, which completely changed the complexion of the race.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
Matches come so quickly that the entire complexion of the title race can change in a matter of days.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
“Again, this has not happened yet, but it’s a scenario we need to stay alert to, as a confirmed breakdown would clearly shift the market’s complexion in a meaningful way,” Cappelleri wrote.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 19, 2025
Francis laughs and looks at me, her dark complexion making her lilac hair even more vibrant.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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