darken
Example Sentences
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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.
He looked out into the darkening sky as the last hints of sunlight shone between the buildings.
From Literature
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A skiff of snow fell on them, soft and pretty against the darkening gray sky.
From Literature
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