darken
Example Sentences
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Copper wire thefts have wrought havoc in Los Angeles, darkening the iconic 6th Street Bridge and nearby neighborhoods, cutting off phone access to emergency services for residents, and causing internet outages.
From Los Angeles Times
They crisped and darkened, developing a savory depth that stood in happily for pork.
From Salon
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and the city Department of Emergency Management on Saturday urged residents to avoid nonessential travel and take extra caution on the darkened roads.
From Los Angeles Times
Once inside the gallery, darkened to protect light-sensitive documents and clothing, some of the important battles of the Revolutionary War are laid out chronologically.
As for Millie, she’s young but troubled, and circumstances that darkened her past have made her desperate to hang on to this new job, no matter how disturbing things may get.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
