Example Sentences

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A transplanted coral in the Port of Miami that was healthy in early 2023 had bleached in the warm water by July 11, 2023.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2023

The scientists compared reefs that had bleached zero, one, two, and three times for clues to how corals respond to and recover from the stress.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 15, 2017

He had bleached hair at the time and it’s one of those really strong images, even if it’s just a person, not Lou Reed.

From The Guardian • Nov. 7, 2016

Beyond the home’s awnings, the sun had bleached our synthetic turf, which graded through to a deeper viridian under the trees at the end of the lot — a Rothko flung outdoors.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2016

Exposure to the air had bleached the yellow and pink to near-white, and transparency.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding