ochre
Example Sentences
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One striking feature of the cave is the widespread use of mineral pigments, especially ochre.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
Vine, having been knocked down, used a team-mate's bike to claim the overall winner's ochre jersey by one minute three seconds for UAE Team Emirates-XRG.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026
"It's been on my mind since the last time I wore the ochre leader's jersey, it's so incredible to win on such a hard stage," Vine said.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
Throughout his career, Lowry favored mostly five colors: ochre, blue, black, white and red.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
The dead man had worn his long brown hair loose, except for a single lock at the temple, matted with red ochre.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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