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The strangest glitch was the way the supposedly reddish color of the opening and closing words of Blade Runner 2049’s opening explanatory text took on a distinctly brown tone.—John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 These ants are easily distinguished from others because of their reddish or black color and long size, ranging from ⅜ to ¾ of an inch.—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026 The reddish-brown mud that smothered Bok Kongphan's Hawaii farm has hardened in the tropical sun.—ABC News, 16 May 2026 Chinese fringe flower blooms white, pink, creamy white, or reddish-purple.—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reddish