darken
Example Sentences
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He pinched the bridge of his nose, and the wrinkles on his face compressed and deepened and darkened.
From Literature
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A froth of steam and fog boils along the darkened platform at Euston Station.
From Literature
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As locals watched a darkening sky, police patrolled streets empty of all but stray cats, while emergency services stood on standby on the edge of the red zone.
From Barron's
“I do. She reminds me of—” His face darkens.
From Literature
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The economic mood has darkened broadly across ages and income levels, the survey found.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.