darkened

Example Sentences

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The skies may have darkened for years as volcanic material blocked sunlight around the globe, triggering severe cooling.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

“But my life just took a turn to the point where I needed my writing and my art darkened because what I went through was very dark.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

MacIntyre was already three over par in his round when his mood darkened further on the par-five 15th.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The mood darkened more for wealthier consumers, who have watched U.S. stocks fall by about 6% so far this month, hurting their portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

When she hit Fourteenth Street, she turned, cutting past the darkened Trader Joe’s and flying straight toward Union Square.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny