painted

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The walls around Equatorial Guinea's notorious Bata prison were freshly painted salmon-pink for Pope Leo XIV's visit Wednesday, but inside there was no masking the acrid smell of sweat and urine.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Retail sales, or the monthly estimate of all consumer spending, painted a solid picture, rising 1.7% month-over-month in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The powder room is purple, the entry hall is red, the kitchen has blue cabinets and the hallway is painted pink.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The piece, published by the outlet last week, painted Patel’s tenure as run through with extended, “unexplained absences.”

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

She’s certain that “urban chicken enthusiasts” want funky painted coops.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz