yellow

Example Sentences

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Traffic officers cordon off the sidewalk with yellow tape.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Fun fact: That Post-it Notes were originally yellow was happenstance, too; that’s the color scrap paper the lab next door had available.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

A series of yellow wind and snow warnings are set to take effect on Saturday afternoon as the country braces for a blustery Easter weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Many parts of the country have a Met Office yellow warning for wind in place from 18:00 on Saturday to midday on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In the pitch-black room, Leah’s hands now blazed with yellow spirit lights.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock