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staining

  • present participle of stain.

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They were approved for adoption and, aged nine months in April 2023, Preston was placed with the defendants for them to adopt, living at their home on Staining Road, Blackpool.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Staining can come from genetics or from everyday foods and drinks like coffee and tomatoes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Staining patterns reveal where the autoantibodies are binding, and which proteins they are targeting.

From Science Magazine • May 15, 2024

Staining on a hot day or in direct sunlight will cause the stain to dry too quickly, making it challenging to wipe off the excess before it dries.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2021

Staining the white sheet, running off the sidewalk, spilling over the curb, screaming its redness into the street.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx