turn pale
Example Sentences
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When the surrounding waters get too warm for too long, the zooxanthellae leave the coral, and the coral can turn pale or white – a process known as bleaching.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2023
Begin adding the oil a few drops at a time, whisking constantly until the yolk begins to turn pale and thicken slightly, showing that an emulsion has begun to form.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2022
Shae Anderson knew something was terribly wrong with her father the moment she saw his whole body begin to tremble and his face turn pale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2021
Victims of vampire attacks in 19th-century novels didn't just turn pale, swoon and waste away; they displayed a wide range of symptoms that hinted at deadly attacks by a fanged, bloodsucking predator.
From Fox News ● Nov. 21, 2019
Fadi saw the woman at the head of the line turn pale.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
