turn to dust
Example Sentences
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Now, their view is about to change dramatically, and they say they’re concerned about whether the mud that’s exposed at the bottom of the reservoir will turn to dust and pollute the air.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2023
Farmers might cease growing some crops, leaving fields of lettuce and melons to turn to dust.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
School taught me to write down my dreams and attack them, that they turn to dust if you don’t.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2022
“The terrain of presidential contests is littered with nominees who saw a poll lead in the spring turn to dust in the fall,” Norpoth told Mediaite.
From Fox News ● Jul. 9, 2020
“Ah, but she’ll keep you here while the days turn to dust and the leaves fall and the years pass one after the next like the tick-tick-ticking of a clock.”
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
