redden
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After the game, Allen choked up, and his eyes reddened as he noted that it had been three years and three months since the Bills’ last kick return touchdown.
From Washington Post
When Harry’s face reddened and his eyes hinted at tears, he still projected an air of composure.
From New York Times
Those effects included slower heart rate and respiration, “pronounced tongue play, increased yawning, salivation, nasal secretion formation,” and reddening of a portion of the eyes, the report states.
From Washington Post
He grew food to feed his 20-odd fish, and the chicken feed included cayenne pepper, which reddened the yolks.
From Los Angeles Times
Some even exhibited reddening in their eye membranes and unsteady movements.
From Science Magazine
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