reddish-brown

Example Sentences

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Tiny dust particles suspended in the atmosphere are captured by raindrops and deposited onto surfaces, leaving a thin, gritty, reddish-brown residue.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The investigation began in late September following complaints of reddish-brown water on the island of more than 50,600 people.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Ms. Romero, who has long reddish-brown hair and a wry smile, enjoys the predictability of her nights.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Now, the plot where his building once stood is a patch of reddish-brown dirt, and families that relied on breadwinners on distant shores are left shell-shocked, with no bodies to bury.

From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2023

There was time to notice the clouds in a blue sky, the reddish-brown dust at my feet.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson