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
Included in the show is a letter the artist wrote to the museum’s director asking her to release the offerings from their archival prison and permit them to turn to dust as their givers intended.
From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2023
Farmers might cease growing some crops, leaving fields of lettuce and melons to turn to dust.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2022
In the case that the manor is demolished, the architectural techniques, the design and the history of the manor turn to dust.
From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2022
I picked up the bag and felt its contents crumble and turn to dust.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
