Example Sentences

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Others may have blushed at her directness, but agreed wholeheartedly with the sentiment.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2022

If I was a little lighter, I probably would have blushed, but I blushed inside.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2021

Others might have blushed, maybe even visibly enjoyed it.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2021

During our classes, we have blushed, giggled and apologized to one another a hundred times.

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2017

Under different circumstances, Natalie might have blushed and looked away.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz