paling

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That said, the approach adds texture to a film set during Carnival, the festival’s vibrancy paling in comparison to the creative exuberance on display.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

What, you might ask, prompted this remark from the paling former personality?

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2023

But each of those fines was for just $6,949, paling in comparison to what Metcalf received for the incident with Baynes, and speaking to how the NFL views any verbal offenses directed at officials.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2022

Free agency is in its infancy in MLS, paling in the impact and intrigue that grips the NBA, NFL and MLB.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2019

“Yes, well, I meant, ah, more for personal emergencies,” Gwystyl explained, paling.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander