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darkness

[dahrk-nis] / ˈdɑrk nɪs /




NOUN
lack of awareness
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"We got up in the darkness and rain and then we went back in the darkness and rain in the night," he said.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

After Dodgers relievers Evan Phillips and Tanner Scott threw a pair of scoreless innings, Dodger Stadium was plunged into darkness before Timmy Trumpet’s “Narco” sounded over the speakers to a light show.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Dillahunt’s Macon embodies the sinister darkness lurking beneath the surface of any American small town, especially for outsiders.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

The plays of Shakespeare will always be relevant because he wrote of human beings in both their elemental goodness and darkness.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

But the fear, the shame, the darkness of Karly’s control hanging over me – it’s gone, and I feel light and almost relaxed as I pack my bag.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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