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Watson used a chemical that reacts with traces of blood, creating a bluish-purple color on the floor and counter of the bathroom.—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 The four-term federal defender wore gray slacks, low-heeled shoes and a dark bluish purple twinset.—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026 These are the bright white or bluish lights often found in standard LED bulbs.—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026 The species, known for its distinctive bluish-gray coat and curved horns, disappeared just decades after it was first scientifically classified.—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bluish