blue-green
Example Sentences
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The authority said recent testing had confirmed the presence of blue-green algae, a naturally occurring phenomenon that can develop in still water during prolonged periods of hot weather and which can be harmful to wildlife.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
For one business owner based at Camlough Lake, the return of blue-green algae has had an immediate impact.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
In recent years, large blooms of potentially toxic blue-green algae in Lough Neagh – caused in part by long-term pollution – have grabbed the headlines.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The natural option, a blue-green microalgae called spirulina, proved to be too costly and thick in consistency, causing factory equipment to clog during candy production.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Six letters. Picture it. You and Bertha enjoy a picnic in the forest. You’re swimming in a blue-green lake.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
