total darkness
Example Sentences
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The best part: using these lights means you’ll be in bed by 6 p.m, ready for an evening of total darkness and forced rest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
One species, Lepidepecreum myla, was named for a video game character, with the author noting that both 'are just little arthropods trying to survive in total darkness.'
From Science Daily ● Mar. 25, 2026
Macleod agrees: "Turn off torches and car headlights, and stop looking at your phone because the light from the screen can affect your eyes acclimatising and adjusting to the total darkness."
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
As the sub dropped below 200 metres, the last traces of light disappeared, and indigo faded into total darkness.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
I recognize him, I could recognize him in total darkness.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
