shades
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In Indonesia's Palangkaraya -- part of the epicentre of the fires where thick haze turned the skies into apocalyptic shades of yellow and orange -- residents said they were suffering from its effects on Saturday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Around the islands, shallow waters glow in brilliant shades of turquoise, contrasting sharply with the dark blue of the deeper surrounding ocean.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
The star attraction are Shetland's native sheep and the earthy shades of cream, brown and black of their wool.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Playing versions of the Chaplins, the Holbrooke sisters share shades of classic Herzog characters while being quite unlike any of the eccentrics he’s brought to life before.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
People rushed to shutter windows and pull down special blackout shades.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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