tan
Example Sentences
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"I don't mean rainbow colors, but you know, dark browns or tan colors because that tells us something about the composition, and that tells us something about the history of the Moon."
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
They glittered in gold platform heels, black and tan powersuits, and fur-lined wool dresses for the winter chill lingering in Washington.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
It’s a long-nosed, royal-blue roadster with tan soft-top and wire-spoke wheels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
"That time I did wear no tan, people noticed it," she said.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
They’re mostly tan, but the fur around their mouths is darker brown.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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