darkened
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday Andy Burnham said a serious review of MPs' security was needed after politics had "darkened" over the past decade.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Over time, darkened wax appeared inside queen cells, showing that workers were selectively collecting and transforming materials from elsewhere in the hive for use in queen development.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
As the sky darkened over the white stucco church framed in palm trees and the dry peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains, fringed teenagers made their way inside, shaking their limbs and chattering in excitement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Despite growing AI investment among firms and fiscal-policy tailwinds, recent readings of consumer sentiment have darkened to levels worse than the surging postpandemic inflation seen in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
When Coal touched the fabric, it darkened to the color of his skin.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
