orange
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French authorities issued an orange alert for thunderstorms in large parts of the country's south-west, which have already been hit by power outages and transport disruptions.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Then comes a bevy of scientific instruments, a small nuclear engine, and shiny orange foam to keep the instruments warm in space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
But for me, the ruling brought to mind Klotz’s orange soda bath and empty boasts.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Another very old drink that has found new fans is orange wine, which has ascended as a rosé alternative.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
He pointed at a bright red trolley with orange trim detail, so shiny that it looked like it’d just been painted.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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The color palette is dominated by greens, blues and violets toward the east, marking the sun’s rise, and reds, oranges and golds to the west.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Candidatus Velamenicoccus archaeovorus feeds on microorganisms that convert limonene, the compound responsible for the scent of oranges, into methane and carbon dioxide.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
She painted delicate flowers, oranges and leaves on glass, leather and even lampshades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Apples, carrots, cooked broccoli and pears contain 80% to 89% water, as do oranges, grapes and pineapple.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The apartment was strewn with books, magazines, and piles of clothing and had the smell of fresh oranges: Bobby would buy them and other fruits and vegetables by the bagful.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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