blanched

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To prepare the samples, potatoes were rinsed, peeled, cut into strips, blanched, and salted.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Actress Emily Blunt took one look at Tilly and blanched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

At first, Hallow didn't seem so bad, even though I blanched when it immediately gamified the spiritual experience by congratulating me for maintaining my "streak" of daily usage.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

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

His warm complexion had blanched to an ashy pallor, beads of sweat gleaming on his brow and cheeks.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros