whites

Example Sentences

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Inside, time seemed to move differently: tennis whites drying beneath the afternoon sun, bridge rooms carrying the faint smell of cigarettes and talcum powder, elderly members reading newspapers beneath slow ceiling fans.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Instead of traditional chef’s whites, they’re reaching for Hedley and Bennett’s durable but refined cotton-linen smock and a pair of comfortable clogs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

You want pieces with edges, whites and yolks distinct, something that reads as intentional when spooned onto bread.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Before that, great whites typically did not show up in local waters in notable numbers until spring or summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Mom rolls her eyes so hard, I see nothing but whites for a second.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day