darkness
Example Sentences
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Even though Mom’s voice is unwavering, and despite the darkness cloaking the car, I sense her tension.
From Literature
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“Hesterfowl! Why in the name of Deadwood Dump are you lurking in the darkness?”
From Literature
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“It doesn’t matter what party governs,” a neighbor told her as they stood around on the sidewalk, escaping the darkness of their homes as the blackout stretched on.
From Los Angeles Times
"The stripes are absolutely distinct with complete darkness between them," Medvedev said.
From Science Daily
In the far north of the UK, particularly northern Scotland, there will be close to 19 hours of daylight, with twilight lingering well into the night and barely any true darkness.
From BBC
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