ashen

Example Sentences

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The sky over British Columbia was ashen and spitting indifferent snow as I navigated the slush to the Vancouver soundstage where much of the show was filmed.

From New York Times

Russia’s gains have left towns and cities as ashen husks, bombed out, deserted and often lined by freshly dug graves.

From New York Times

She's ashen faced, but still clinging to her home of more than 50 years.

From BBC

“It looked almost as if it was cloudy, like it was very gray outside,” Aguayo recalled of the ashen haze that surrounded her.

From Los Angeles Times

Early on, Krzyzewski coached rather quietly from a stool, one level above the bench, looking ashen at times.

From Washington Post