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blotting

verb

present participle of blot

as in staining

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Recent Examples of blotting Start by gently blotting the area with plain water, then blot again using a mixture of water and a spoonful of detergent. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026

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Hydrogen peroxide acts as a mild disinfectant that kills mold and bacteria and is very helpful for light staining.

— Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026
Use only white, clear or purple products on your hair to avoid staining.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of staining

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The Grammy-winning singer has never shied away from dyeing her hair.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Any colors that can catch your eye from a plate (and make your mouth water) are guaranteed to make an impact in 2026; edible flowers are the key to organically dyeing drinks and desserts with different hues.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026

Definition of dyeing

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While timber and bountiful harvests may not seem to have anything to do with the planes dotting Atlanta’s skies, a new coalition sees potential in connecting the two.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026
London/New York — The bars, theaters and restaurants dotting central London may not seem like a conflict zone.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of dotting

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Passengers screamed after spotting the co-pilot stabbing the captain, and the flight from Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv began a steep dive.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
But Topo Chico fans have already begun spotting the familiar green bottles — and celebrating online.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of spotting

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