complexion

Example Sentences

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Boston Strangler Rated R for posed corpses and sickly complexions.

From New York Times

With the score at 2-0, had Katai's effort found the back of the net, the complexion of the tie could have changed dramatically.

From BBC

As the late comedian Paul Mooney observed, "Whiteness is the complexion for the protection."

From Salon

But the complexion of the game might have changed had the Dodgers plated the tying run with runners on first and third and two outs in that fateful fourth.

From Los Angeles Times

His decision — and Busch’s push — changed the complexion of the race.

From Washington Post