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shade

[sheyd] / ʃeɪd /








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Cobolli and De Minaur sat together in the shade and chatted to each other and the crowd during one break.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

“Smaller, separated shade coverings also help maintain open pathways for emergency responders, lifeguard vehicles and medical personnel who may need to reach an emergency quickly.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

Attendees described long waits in exposed areas, limited shade and difficult conditions navigating a sprawling event designed to showcase the country’s semiquincentennial.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Outside the tent, as the temperature hit 40C, people waiting to be processed huddled in the limited shade available.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

He could even see the place directly west, where the emerald light deepened into a shade so dense, it blotted out the trees.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has released a dazzling new image featuring more than 500,000 stars glowing in shades of red, white, and blue.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

She predicted guests in "vibrant shades and flowy dresses", popular at summer New York weddings.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

Elle meanwhile manages to commit faux pas after faux pas in a community that gives all-new meaning to 50 shades of gray and sneers at anything and everyone from L.A.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

"Governing is done in shades of gray. What his grey-mode of government will look like, we still don't know."

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

The sun was low now, making the shades richer and deeper, but the hot, moist wind was still heavy on my chest.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

Sometimes, a fancy beverage, a shaded spot, and friends are all you need.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

At the Kingsley Court Care Home in Hayes, west London, fruit juice and water were handed out to dementia patients in shaded areas of the garden.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

“For example, how do you make sure that buses, metro systems, and also walking and cycling routes, are shaded and can still be used during heat waves?”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

Other advice included moving rabbit and guinea pig pens to shaded areas and ensure indoor enclosures for pets like hamsters were not in direct sunlight.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

“Or melted, with sufficient heat,” added the other, with a confidence that shaded into arrogance.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

It’s notable that Aviv uses only the first part of the quote as the essay’s title, shading its meaning.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Measures such as mechanical ventilation or shading don’t work when the heat is relentless, experts say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

She cites a recent visit to northern France, where she says virtually every single building had external shading.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Scientists are also experimenting with techniques ranging from nutritional gel to feed corals to shading techniques and genetic engineering to protect reefs.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

“Do any of you draw?” she said, shading her eyes and looking across the field.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys




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