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shade

[sheyd] / ʃeɪd /








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Once made, it is a beautiful shade of pink, dotted throughout with colorful fruits and berries, so serve it in your prettiest bowl because it brings plenty of visual appeal.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

If you don’t want to stop the fun while you take a break from the heat, the Do Lab is always a good place to catch some shade, dance and cool off.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He also tried showy penstemons, but they didn’t like the shade near the house.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Not outstanding but proceeded through to Q2 and had the pace over Haas team-mate Oliver Bearman, who has been putting Ocon in the shade so far this year.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

In the distance, thick clouds, their undersides an angry shade of dark, are swallowing up the blue sky, and the breeze carries the humid scent of the coming rain.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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