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
Gary their guardian gorilla might rightfully claim some credit for their latest purple patch, and will be watching on from the back of the stage.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024
Isak scored 25 goals for the Magpies last season, but made a slower start to the new campaign and scored only once in his first seven appearances, before his current purple patch.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2024
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
The chronic bed-sore begins as a dusky reddish purple patch, which gradually becomes darker till it is almost black.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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