Example Sentences

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When she points out that she is dyeing her hair a natural color, he states, “You wished to pass for somebody you are not, while I am just trying to see who I am.”

From Slate • Aug. 3, 2024

"I'm sorry to say it's the Almighty is dyeing my beard for me, sir," replied John Kane, fingering a grey streak on his chin, "and I think He's after giving yourself a touch, too!"

From In Mr. Knox's Country by Ross, Martin

The butcher’s wife over the way is dyeing to-morrow and she will give us some of her mixture.

From Molly Brown of Kentucky by Speed, Nell

She has leant a little forward and a swift flush is dyeing her cheek.

From April's Lady A Novel by Hungerford, Margaret Wolfe

No," the Queen answered after a glance ahead of them, "that is a cuttlefish, and he is dyeing the sea around him with ink so that he can hide from us.

From The Sea Fairies by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)