grey
adjective
less common spelling of gray
1
a
: of the color gray
b
: tending toward gray
blue-gray eyes
c
: dull in color
2
: having the hair gray : hoary
3
: clothed in gray
4
b
: prosaically ordinary : dull, uninteresting
the boring, gray dullness of government—
P. J. O'Rourke
P. J. O'Rourke5
: having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character
an ethically gray area
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In fact, one street style star wore an entirely grey set with a maroon wrap over leather bag plus a black leather hat.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Sep. 2024
Best Practices To Implement With AI Likewise, though AI is well-researched, the lines between the black, white and grey areas are extremely blurred, leaving little space for speculation.
—Shiboo Varughese, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
North sported a blue and grey sweater vest on top of a white button-down top, extra-long camouflage shorts and a large fur hat.
—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
Figure 2, from left to right, what the model is showing:
The grey section presents the key variables over recent history.
—David Trainer, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Sep. 2024
Best Practices To Implement With AI Likewise, though AI is well-researched, the lines between the black, white and grey areas are extremely blurred, leaving little space for speculation.
—Shiboo Varughese, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
North sported a blue and grey sweater vest on top of a white button-down top, extra-long camouflage shorts and a large fur hat.
—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
Figure 2, from left to right, what the model is showing:
The grey section presents the key variables over recent history.
—David Trainer, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Grey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grey. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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Grey 1 of 4
biographical name (1)
2nd Earl 1764–1845 Charles Grey English statesman; prime minister (1830–34)
Grey
2 of 4biographical name (2)
Sir Edward 1862–1933 Viscount
Grey of Fallodon
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English politician
English politician
Grey
3 of 4biographical name (3)
Lady Jane 1537–1554 titular queen of England for 9 days
Grey
4 of 4biographical name (4)
Zane 1875–1939 American novelist
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