auburn

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Every autumn, as leaves turn from green to auburn and float to the ground, we turn into a nation of outdoor undertakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

“Reminded me of someone I knew back when. Except she has flaming locks of auburn hair. Bless her heart. Just a hair of a different color, but it hurts just the same.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

According to that entry, the woman was thought to be 5-foot-5 with red or auburn hair.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2023

McDonagh is described as being about 5ft 2in in height and of stocky build with auburn hair and green eyes.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2023

The girl with the auburn hair approached the queen and bowed.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan