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This flood-prone river mouth north of Seattle changed dramatically in October when the Stillaguamish Tribe removed two miles of earthen levee.—John Ryan, NPR, 3 May 2026 The neutral category spans earthen shades of chocolate brown, stone gray and taupe.—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026 The collection—which includes titular chawans along with sake cups and bottles, tea sets, platters, and more—takes a variety of forms and hues, from modest in earthen shades of brown, yellow, and green to more robust in elegant blue and pewter.—Asad Syrkett, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026 This control was reflected in the layout of the site, in which workshop areas–identified by furnaces and bronze artifacts—were enclosed by earthen walls and moats, suggesting oversight and protection.—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earthen