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Scientists analyzing the image said the area's distinctive reddish hue signals vast oxidation of sedimentary layers caused by extreme climate swings during the Triassic Period, when North America was still part of the supercontinent Pangaea.—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 Surrounding the galaxy’s bright core are swirling webs of dark, reddish dust and sparkling blue patches where new stars have formed.—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Children often first show signs of malaise and a fever, followed later by reddish, irritated eyes, a cough and a stuffy nose as the mucus membranes and nasal passages become inflamed.—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 Directly above the belt, the red giant Betelgeuse will shine brightly, looking slightly reddish, while below it blueish Rigel will quickly sink into the horizon.—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reddish
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