Example Sentences

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Coastal homeowners are trading in breezy blues and sandy neutrals for a darker, moody palette.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

But 13 Russian athletes were approved to compete as neutrals at the Milan-Cortina Games in Italy in February.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

And veteran director Spike Lee brought a splash of color to his ensemble of muted neutrals with a bright purple hat and bow tie.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Six athletes from Russia and four from Belarus will be directly representing their countries - rather than competing as neutrals, as athletes did at last month's Winter Olympics.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

She was sorting them into columns: Jack’s side; Julian’s side; neutrals.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio