turn scarlet

Example Sentences

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But all kinds of trees across the Golden State turn scarlet, orange and bronze each fall, particularly in the eastern parts.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022

So far leaves here have yet to turn scarlet and acorns have failed to clatter on car roofs.

From Washington Post • Sep. 24, 2022

"Remember to breathe!" shouts Dee Trayers, as the people in her class turn scarlet from the effort.

From Time Magazine Archive

I felt my face turn scarlet with anger.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Why should she turn scarlet with anger and all but draw blood from a bitten lip?

From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend