blacken

Example Sentences

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The herb has been used for more than 1,000 years and has traditionally been associated with "blacken hair and nourish essence."

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

These incidents may temporarily blacken the eyes of the NBA and Major League Baseball but sports gambling is here to stay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

You’re not looking to fully blacken every kernel, just enough scorch to bring out that toasty, nutty edge.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

“It seems to be designed to blacken the name of an actor who has not breached a contract or missed a day’s shooting in a career spanning 20 years,” he said in written arguments.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2023

I had callused my hands; I had scratched dirt to blacken the nails, which I cut straight across to make stubby fingers.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston