turn scarlet

Example Sentences

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But all kinds of trees across the Golden State turn scarlet, orange and bronze each fall, particularly in the eastern parts.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022

So far leaves here have yet to turn scarlet and acorns have failed to clatter on car roofs.

From Washington Post • Sep. 24, 2022

"Remember to breathe!" shouts Dee Trayers, as the people in her class turn scarlet from the effort.

From Time Magazine Archive

I felt my face turn scarlet with anger.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

When the horse-chestnut leaves turn scarlet the redbreast sings in a peculiarly plaintive way, as if in tone with the dropping leaves and the chill air that follows the early morning frost.

From Field and Hedgerow Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies by Jefferies, Richard