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[red] / rɛd /




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Under the dim red light of the Koreatown bar, the singer exuded an air of comfort, as she’s somewhat of a Thai Angel regular.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

The experiments showed that the device could stimulate nerve cells using both blue and red light.

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2026

The kingdom needs to decide if it will seek de-escalation in hopes of ensuring quiet on its southern border or if its red lines have truly been crossed, necessitating a strong military response.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

Endangered red squirrel populations have plummeted from about 3.5 million to less than 300,000 in the UK, with their grey-haired rivals continuing to thrive.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

At least in the other cell there had been bright bits of clothing: the baroness’ red hat, Frau Mikes’ yellow blouse.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Because greys typically weigh 500g - approximately twice that of reds, only they can access the contraceptive.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

"Fertility control isn't available now - and has the effect of affecting other species, including reds," said Foott.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

"Today I see a boom in Ukrainian wineries," he said, noting that from full-bodied reds in the south to the crisp whites of the west, "our terroirs and climate are incredibly diverse".

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

A full-page illustration from a 13th-century manuscript is resplendent with lovely reds, greens and blues.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

There was yellow gold, burned gold, and gold turning to brown; there were reds blending with browns, greens with grays, and solid browns shining like silk.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

These stars shine with a bright blue color that makes them appear much younger than the older, redder stars surrounding them.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

This is because the sunlight it reflects reaches us through a more dense part of the Earth's atmosphere which scatters blue and violet light, and means only the redder hues reach us.

From BBC Mar. 29, 2026

As Arizona yielded to New Mexico, the dirt seemed to get redder and the ridges rose to form buttes.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 9, 2025

He got redder and redder in the face, yelling and leading the crowd in chants of “Shame on Sliwa!”

From Slate Nov. 5, 2025

Julia’s now redder than the spiciest hot wings.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

It’s an oasis for arts, tasteful wealth, and Southern manners in one of the reddest parts of the country.

From Slate May 4, 2026

And for the open seat in Iowa, Democrats seem likely to nominate a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who represents the reddest state house seat held by a Democrat.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2026

"It's the reddest, dustiest red supergiant that we've seen explode as a supernova," Suresh said.

From Science Daily Oct. 9, 2025

Union steamfitter Dan Osborn is running against incumbent Republican Sen. Deb Fischer in Nebraska, one of the country's reddest states — and there are signs that the race could be much closer than expected.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2024

He put die three fish on the board, pushed sharpened pegs through their tails into cracks on the cooking board, and propped it next to the reddest part of the coals.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen

As Iran's young Shah came to power 20,000 Russian troops were camped outside Teheran, redding up their tanks for a triumphal entry into the city.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mrs. Truman was redding up her rambling, 80-year-old home at 219 North Delaware St. in Independence.

From Time Magazine Archive

But best of all was to see Grizel "redding up" on a Saturday afternoon.

From Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie

The world had neglected nothing in its redding up.

From The Judge by Rebecca West

Then she shooed them out and went about her work of "redding up," pacing the earthen floor with the proud tread of victory.

From The Emigrant Trail by Geraldine Bonner




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