blanched
Example Sentences
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But it has also spurred periodic selloffs, as investors have blanched at the mind-boggling cost of the enterprise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
To prepare the samples, potatoes were rinsed, peeled, cut into strips, blanched, and salted.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2026
To Carter’s displeasure, even they blanched at his desire to do it in less than 90 days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2024
But then Ms. Mollenkott, who had been living as a closeted lesbian, shared her secret with Ms. Scanzoni and watched with horror as her writing partner blanched with shock.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
Dr. Carroll blanched, but Dr. Achebe only sighed.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
