in the dark

Example Sentences

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The public was left in the dark about the agency’s conduct.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Having her there in the dark was a comfort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"And, of course, the key to solving a problem is to understand why it's gone wrong. Otherwise, you're just fumbling in the dark."

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

That doesn’t explain why the CDC seemed to be largely in the dark about the current Ebola outbreak until recently, although it’s the fourth largest on record.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

I heard her soft laughter in the dark.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom