noun
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a fence made of pales
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pales collectively
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a single pale
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the act of erecting pales
Etymology
Origin of paling
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; pale 2, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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That said, the approach adds texture to a film set during Carnival, the festival’s vibrancy paling in comparison to the creative exuberance on display.
From Los Angeles Times
Even Marvel has recently seen lower box office results for its films — despite critical praise, “Thunderbolts*” grossed about $382 million worldwide on a budget of $180 million, paling in comparison to past films.
From Los Angeles Times
He looked at Anya, face paling, then back at the torchbearer.
From Literature
What, you might ask, prompted this remark from the paling former personality?
From Salon
I absolutely must go in by myself, though I hate being stuck up in the barouche-landau without a companion; but Augusta, I believe, with her own good-will, would never stir beyond the park paling.’
From Literature
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