reddening

Example Sentences

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He described how there was a reddening of the skin around Noah's forehead as well as "extensive maceration and peeling" of his hands and feet.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The large balding man in long sleeves roars with every splashed basket, gestures with every scintillating pass, face reddening, arms flailing, celebrating so hard he once ripped a hole in his dress shirt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2024

Interestingly, the researchers found that strong red-light irradiation at 605-660 nm triggered a reddening reaction in E. gracilis when cultured in bonito stock.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024

Dr. Heinel apologized to her colleagues at U.S.C., her voice cracking and her cheeks reddening.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2023

He took out his handkerchief and blotted furiously at his upper lip, his freckles standing out like specks of dirt against his reddening complexion.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros