blanched
Example Sentences
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Before the U.S. attempted to gather the top attendees Monday for a “family photo,” a tradition of such summits, the Europeans blanched.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
To prepare the samples, potatoes were rinsed, peeled, cut into strips, blanched, and salted.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2026
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
When the mural was installed in April, fair officials blanched.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2023
Govinda blanched as he heard these words and read the decision in his friend’s determined face, undeviating as the released arrow from the bow.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
