yellow light
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of yellow light
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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A yellow light calls for careful judgment in student use, allowing students to use AI for research, exploration and creative projects.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Of course, a flashing yellow light may never turn red.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
Still, candlelight casts a genuine spell with its yellow light and deepened shadows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025
Exit and walk around in front of a yellow light projected against the rainbow wall’s back side, and your cast shadow mysteriously fragments, like a deck of cards being fanned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2024
In the yellow light Samuel slipped the bit in Doxology’s mouth, a bit worn so thin that is was a flake of steel.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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