shading

Example Sentences

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Plants with steeper, more upright leaves were able to rise above neighboring plants during early growth stages, capturing more sunlight while shading out competitors below.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

The painter’s technical brilliance is evident in the soft shading of features and the depiction of multiple layers of transparent fabric.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

It’s a reminder of centuries of tradition, monastic practices, and skilled farmers shading tea fields by hand.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2025

You can apply so many pragmatic measures, such as shading, hydration, cooling, etc.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

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

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys