discolor

Example Sentences

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The undersides of the bricks were discolored, indicating that they had been set atop the still-smoldering embers.

From New York Times

When they do bloom, harmful algae can discolor the water — think highly visible “red tides” or the bright, green-colored scum that can form on top of ponds and other bodies of water.

From Washington Post

Slowly, I register her shallow breaths, her distended abdomen, her swollen ankles spilling over her Crocs, the thickened, discolored skin telegraphing the chronicity of her condition.

From Washington Post

There has been at least one inspection-related ejection so far: A discolored hat.

From New York Times

However, in a small number of reported cases, patients’ fingernails discolored after a COVID-19 infection, developing a red half-moon pattern a few weeks later.

From Washington Times