red
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The annual red crab migration, when millions of the crustaceans emerge from the forest and scramble to the ocean, is one focal point.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
It’s not clear whether any of the suggestions would have raised a red flag in the case of former Councilwoman Eileen Wang.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
A jury member said he recognized the youngster's potential from the moment he clapped eyes on his red Cars-themed Lightning McQueen shorts and clogs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Northern Ireland's new health minister has said his party leader has given him "no red lines" in the wake of a policy row that saw his predecessor quit.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
From the corner of my eye, I spot something that I missed before—a vase of red flowers sitting on the windowsill.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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
Throughout the day, fans crossed the grounds in bright Latin American soccer jerseys, the eye-catching complementary greens and reds of Mexico and the rich blue of El Salvador dotting the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
A Bordeaux-style blend that embodies Black Ankle’s strength: elegant and ageable reds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Dominic typically opts for reds from cooler climates like Austria or Germany.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
His view into the darkness of space is empty compared to the orange and reds of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains back home.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
He got redder and redder in the face, yelling and leading the crowd in chants of “Shame on Sliwa!”
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2025
"SN2025pht is surprising because it appeared much redder than almost any other red supergiant we've seen explode as a supernova," Kilpatrick added.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2025
Porter was a loyal soldier — she helped local candidates win through endorsements and made progressives in the redder parts of O.C. believe they could run and win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2024
They are sweeter and redder, more candylike than acidic.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2023
Officer Jenkins shifts, and his face grows even redder.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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
The research team looked for the reddest stars, and found 1,001 pinpoint sources of light, most of them young stars still embedded in their dusty cocoons.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2023
And with mass production also came newfound competition amongst farmers to see who could bear the most beautiful — in this case, the reddest — apples possible.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2023
She had a face full of freckles and the reddest hair I’d ever seen, pulled up into a sloppy, lopsided bun on top of her head.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
Mrs. Truman was redding up her rambling, 80-year-old home at 219 North Delaware St. in Independence.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
I saw that there had been a lot of redding up done; and as I came around the corner of the house I heard sounds within as of some one at the housework.
From Vandemark's Folly by Herbert Quick
It looks very well mixed with water, like redding; but it gives it a glossy appearance to boil the lead in soft soap, with a little water to keep it from burning.
From The American Frugal Housewife by Lydia Maria Francis Child
Bricks can be kept clean with redding stirred up in water, and put on with a brush.
From The American Frugal Housewife by Lydia Maria Francis Child
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