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Some had waited all afternoon in sweltering heat beneath the scant shade of umbrellas, while others, the best prepared, had set up their telescopes.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Others gather together under the shade for support.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

New piercing hubs now rolling out feature Claire’s new hero shade of lilac; bigger, comfier chairs than the ones of my youth; and an Inspiration Bar to help customers design their “ear stacks.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

That is what steadies me and breaks me in the same breath, that a land this rich in what it gives, in shade and figs and refuge and myth, keeps burning while the world half-watches.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

I was standing just outside Mr. Zenger’s butcher shop one hot morning, making sure to keep my body in the rectangle of shade his awning was providing, when I overheard some gossip.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

These letters haven’t been issued since the Civil War, but the parallel is obvious and creates shades of gray that could present major problems.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

Journalists and some White House staff boarded Air Force One and were reportedly told to close their window shades.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Later, asked why reporters had had to close their window shades when leaving Turkey, Trump failed to mention that he had switched flights.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

Moments later, he runs to the spot where the shades landed and appears to stomp on them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

Autumn was at its peak, and the island was turning deep shades of yellow and orange and red.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

“A resort-style pool, tranquil lily ponds, meandering pathways, shaded terraces, and a full-size tennis court create moments of both recreation and quiet reflection, where the sounds of nature replace the pace of everyday life.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

The Village Center convenience store beckons with shaded parking and a freezer full of frozen treats.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

That leaves fewer shaded, humid spaces for water to pool and mosquitoes to hide, as well as more access for mosquito predators such as birds and larger insects.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

The city centre zone will be pedestrianised with road closures from 5:00 BST on Sunday and the yellow shaded area in the map above will be closed to traffic.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

I had a clear view of the restaurant space, which was shaded by a white wooden pergola threaded with fake greenery.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Research on overheating in homes shows that shading and ventilation can be important passive cooling strategies: reducing indoor heat without mechanical cooling.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026

"Our buildings in this country weren't designed for the climate now and in future - unlike schools in Europe or Africa that have designed shading into their buildings," she says.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

CALI, Colombia—This tropical city is known for the vibrant salsa music pulsating through its nightlife and the stately samán trees shading narrow streets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

Scientists are also experimenting with techniques ranging from nutritional gel to feed corals to shading techniques and genetic engineering to protect reefs.

From Barron's ● May 22, 2026

He rose and gazed out eastward, shading his eyes, as if he saw things far away that none of them could see.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien