as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
a good washing with bleach should blanch these yellowed sheets
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The reasons were evident to him when passing the Confederate monuments and memorials that dotted his state, erected to blanch the stain of slavery from the Civil War’s narrative.
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Michael S. Williamson, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
Some traditional conservatives blanched at his selection, which seemed to signal a real shift in where the party is headed.
—Aaron Blake, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
After blanching, vegetables are placed in an ice bath to stop the cooking process, drained, dried, and frozen.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 June 2024
Rooms are done up in a very Capri color scheme of blue and white—milky ceramic tiles feature blue motifs, and blanched white linen upholstery adds a crispness.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 July 2024
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Michael S. Williamson, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
Some traditional conservatives blanched at his selection, which seemed to signal a real shift in where the party is headed.
—Aaron Blake, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
After blanching, vegetables are placed in an ice bath to stop the cooking process, drained, dried, and frozen.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 June 2024
Rooms are done up in a very Capri color scheme of blue and white—milky ceramic tiles feature blue motifs, and blanched white linen upholstery adds a crispness.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 July 2024
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