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darkness

[dahrk-nis] / ˈdɑrk nɪs /




NOUN
lack of awareness
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Cuba has been suffering severe economic tumult led by an energy shortage that plunged 65 percent of the country into darkness on Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Residents have already described seeing a "military operation" of about 30 lorries delivering fencing, hardcore and septic tanks to the site while under the cover of darkness.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The planet is tidally locked, meaning one side permanently faces the star while the other remains in darkness.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

The structure brings visitors below ground, from lightness to darkness, with sounds slowly dissipating.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The stench wafted up from the darkness, stinging his nostrils.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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