turn red

Example Sentences

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Of course, a flashing yellow light may never turn red.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Sometimes the forest greens turn red to emphasize extreme states of mind and signal hallucinations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

From September, it should be moved into a darker space for at least 12 hours a day, as this ensures the bracts turn red, ready for the next festive season.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Skywatchers across North America could see the moon turn red for the first time since 2022, during a total lunar eclipse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Right away her smile freezes and she gets this half-confused look on her face, and she starts to turn red.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements