Example Sentences
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Nicknamed El Fulo – The Blond – for his bleached hair, Martinez has also stood out for his energy and tenacity at this World Cup.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
A study published on Tuesday showed that more than half of the world's coral reefs were bleached between 2014-2017 -- a record-setting episode now being eclipsed by another series of devastating heatwaves.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
Wooden balconies above the bar were bleached white from the heat, and several trees outside were scorched of all their leaves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
She has bleached blond hair, brown eyes and no tattoos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 29, 2025
He was in his late fifties, however, and his reddish hair had been bleached almost colorless now, like a dandelion gone to seed.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
