tan
Example Sentences
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"I don't mean rainbow colors, but you know, dark browns or tan colors because that tells us something about the composition, and that tells us something about the history of the Moon."
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Maduro, 63 years old, wore loose-fitting, tan jail garb and his legs were shackled.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
They glittered in gold platform heels, black and tan powersuits, and fur-lined wool dresses for the winter chill lingering in Washington.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
But he admitted the seemingly ultra-confident player - who had immaculately-gelled hair, shaved his legs and wore fake tan - was a world away from the socially awkward person off the field.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
His eyes had gone wide as the dust settled and he made out two figures in it: a long brown snake and a small, furry tan creature.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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