shades
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As usual, UK heritage was evident in the oversized checked overcoats in muted autumnal shades, alongside punk tailoring and some very interesting headwear.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
The most widespread types interfere with distinguishing between red and green shades.
From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026
Often dressed in black from head to toe, including a black traditional Nepali cap and shades, Balen, 36, has come to represent the hopes of many young middle-class Nepalis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Right now, the rascal in him slumbers, briefly glimpsed now and again behind dark shades.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
Bands of lavender shifted back and forth overhead, faded out, and returned in shades of orange and yellow.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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