pale

Example Sentences

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American workers’ actual retirement savings pale in comparison to the $1.46 million goal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“I love seeing the deep, rich green of the toyon next to the pale green of the sage, dudleyas, sagebrush and the olive tree,” Smee says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Previous away strips have been bright yellow, pale blue, white and multi-coloured patterned.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But conjure one in your mind’s eye and I suspect we’re seeing the same thing: slumped berries bleeding into pale yogurt.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

He watched as comprehension overtook her: it flooded her face, which grew pale and rigid.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell