Example Sentences

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“Truly a beautiful sight,” the periodical opined, “in direct contrast with the expanse of white, whether appearing in thinly scattered patches, or crimsoning the hills and plains for miles around.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023

The frames sagged with exhaustion at the task of holding up the weight of crimsoning globes that hung on the vines.

From The Camp Fire Girls at Onoway House or, The Magic Garden by Frey, Hildegard G. (Hildegard Gertrude)

“Oh, no, uncle,” faltered Sage, crimsoning more deeply, every trace of emotion being duly noted by him who was probing her to the quick.

From Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family by Fenn, George Manville

The tears had burned out of the steadfast eyes which were resting, with the shining soul looking out through them, upon the crimsoning snow peaks of the distant Timanyonis.

From The City of Numbered Days by Lynde, Francis

"Candidly, Godfrey," I answered, crimsoning a little, "I—I don't know."

From That Affair at Elizabeth by Stevenson, Burton Egbert