shading

Example Sentences

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On the sidewalk outside a charging station in downtown Abuja, women shading themselves with umbrellas sell mangoes and peanuts steps away from a Tesla Cybertruck.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

“A lot, on the Wii console,” he replied with the same wry humor he displayed shading the Mavericks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

We climbed up, shading our eyes against the bright light of day.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson