Example Sentences

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They came in a small range of colors: sand, terra cotta, chestnut.

From Slate • Oct. 20, 2024

Multicolored matte-glaze terra cotta in submarine blue and peach adorns the elaborate top story, main cornice and spandrel sections.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

While almost any type of container can be used to grow your plants, some common ones include plastic, ceramic or terra cotta pots or fabric grow bags.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2023

Advice: Put a soaked terra cotta piece in with the sugar in an airtight container.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2023

Heart-wood maroon to terra cotta or deep brownish red; sap-wood light orange to dark amber, very soft and light, no odor; pith rays very distinct, specially pronounced on radial section.

From Wood and Forest by Noyes, William