paint

Example Sentences

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He saw chipped paint and thought service had declined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"The paint, even then, was so expensive," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Different New York Fed numbers paint a picture that’s even more stark.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

It was a stark contrast to the image detractors tried to paint earlier in the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

We clean off shelves jammed with empty cans of sealant, and half-full cans of paint, and tubs filled with assorted nails and screws.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam