purple patch
Britishnoun
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Also called: purple passage. a section in a piece of writing characterized by rich, fanciful, or ornate language
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slang a period of success, good fortune, etc
Example Sentences
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There has been a significant turnover of personnel since England's white-ball purple patch, during which they claimed the 2019 50-over World Cup and the 2022 T20 crowns.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
But for Farke, this purple patch comes as no surprise, and the Leeds boss reiterated that Calvert-Lewin is "one of the best strikers" in the Premier League.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
But that prompted a purple patch of eight goals in eight games, with an injury-interrupted first season at the club ending with 16 goals in 43 matches.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025
Beyond that, the race in this purple patch of a deep-blue state will address two broader questions.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2024
His beady eyes were almost protruding, a spot of deeper colour, an ugly purple patch, burned upon his cheeks.
From The Missioner by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
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