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paling

[pey-ling] / ˈpeɪ lɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
fading
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That said, the approach adds texture to a film set during Carnival, the festival’s vibrancy paling in comparison to the creative exuberance on display.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2025

What, you might ask, prompted this remark from the paling former personality?

From Salon Feb. 25, 2023

But each of those fines was for just $6,949, paling in comparison to what Metcalf received for the incident with Baynes, and speaking to how the NFL views any verbal offenses directed at officials.

From Seattle Times Nov. 22, 2022

Free agency is in its infancy in MLS, paling in the impact and intrigue that grips the NBA, NFL and MLB.

From Washington Post Mar. 1, 2019

He raised his face to the paling day.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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