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orange

[awr-inj, or-] / ˈɔr ɪndʒ, ˈɒr- /
ADJECTIVE
shaded with a combination of red and yellow
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NOUN
combination of red and yellow
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Hilton arrived like he was ready to party in Hermosa Beach, in a black open-collar shirt that was either seersucker or unironed, dark blue slacks and white Adidas with orange ombre stripes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

They wore orange jump suits and rubber boots for protection, most sporting hijabs under their hard hats.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

The late 1700s were a heyday of botanical exploration, and orange trees from China were exported en masse across Europe to families who wanted to show off their newfound wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

The 14-year-old is the voice of Nia, the orange and black-coloured engine number 18 in Thomas & Friends: Railway Stories.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

A few seconds later, the black plastic went orange as the flame grabbed it.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

In the early 2000s, when citrus-canker lesions dotted Florida oranges, state contractors fanned out with woodchippers to destroy trees.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

“The oranges are Riverland oranges from South Australia and add a fruity and slightly acidic flavor to the rich jus,” he says.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

Natural compounds in oranges, particularly hesperidin, a citrus flavonoid known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, seem to influence processes related to high blood pressure, cholesterol balance and the way the body handles sugar.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026

Apples, carrots, cooked broccoli and pears contain 80% to 89% water, as do oranges, grapes and pineapple.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

She wrapped cheese and biscuits in wax paper and took the last of the oranges.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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