paint

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In other areas of the city, preservationists have successfully delayed the president’s bid to paint over the natural gray granite of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Entering Game 3, Towns has outplayed and mind-melted San Antonio’s starry giant, Victor Wembanyama, attacking the basket without fear of the Luxor Obelisk looming in the paint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A social enterprise that helps people decorate their homes with recycled paint, repurposed furniture and recycled materials has been awarded a £400,000 National Lottery grant to help it expand its services.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Just days before Maggie left for her tutor’s home, Elisha arranged for an artist to paint her portrait.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock