dye
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"The problem with that red dye is, it's extremely hard to clean it out of your tank," he explained.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Red dye exists for one reason: It lets a man with a flashlight tell whether you paid the tax.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
"Think of these elements, which originated from the galaxies' stars, as food dye dropped into a cup of water," said Zhu.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
HHS’ headquarters was decked out for the event with red, white and blue lighting and posters depicting artificial food dye as a monster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
“Sí, Lupita, Salvador can go. You are right. You are a good daughter. Always you are good. Papá often told me that. I must dye my dress black today. Oh, Hernando, Hernando!”
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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Xu's video is artificially brightly coloured - common in microscopy and permitted in the contest - which is usually done manually using stains and dyes on the sample itself.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Traditionally, Japanese convenience stores have also required workers to adhere to relatively conservative dress codes, including bans on certain hair dyes and large earrings.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Artificial food dyes, too, are hard to do without, because consumers reliably prefer brightly colored foods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
In-N-Out Burger this week announced several menu changes in line with a recent push to reduce use of artificial dyes and processed ingredients.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
She is so altered from the woman I knew in the Capitol, stripped of the gaudy clothing, the heavy makeup, the dyes and jewelry and knick-knacks she adorned her hair with.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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The problem that creates is what happens to trucking companies that use the dyed diesel once the temporary tax relief ends, he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Plus, the U.S. will temporarily allow highway sales of dyed diesel, and Persian Gulf oil producers pay millions to move crude.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Allowing dyed fuel for on-road use could raise the occurrence of farm fuel theft, said Arrington.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
He still showed up to the victory party in Paris with his hair dyed blonde like Pogi’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
She was older, with dyed red hair that made her pale skin look sickly white.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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"Some start wearing shorter skirts or dyeing their hair. Once people begin expressing themselves, it affects a system where everyone is supposed to think and move together."
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
With spinning, weaving, dyeing and knitting facilities -- the Glo-Djigbe site exported its first garments in 2024 for the French retailer Kiabi, followed by other international brands such as US Polo.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Textile dyeing and finishing operations generate large amounts of contaminated wastewater, making dye removal and water reuse ongoing challenges.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
Perhaps the translation is off, or maybe something else needs tinkering; dyeing her hair Nora’s exact shade of brown doesn’t help, nor does attempting to do the film in a Norwegian accent.
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2025
Mom’s in the kitchen dyeing a tablecloth for the judges’ table.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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