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This can lead to brown and yellow spots in the lawn over time.—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026 Limes that are light green or have yellow spots got more sun exposure in those areas.—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 There should be no blemishes, white mold, or yellow spots, as this may indicate rotting, or that the cucumber is overly ripe and on the verge of rotting.—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025 On Wednesday evening, there was briefly another yellow spot on the Atlantic map marking a potential tropical wave that could develop, but the hurricane center had removed it by Thursday morning.—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yellow spot