shades

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“Fifty Shades of Grey” actress Dakota Johnson’s “extraordinary” midcentury modern Los Angeles retreat is already under offer—mere days after the on-screen star put the property on the market for $6 million.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Dornan, the star of the Fifty Shades of Grey film, admitted the current plight of Welsh rugby broke his heart.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Shades of 2021, when Mr. Ciattarelli came from nowhere and almost defeated Gov. Phil Murphy, losing by only 3.2 points.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

Shades resembling minerals, stones and grasses compared to custom blended paints.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

Shades of creatures that he had slain through the years came back to mock him.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques