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darkness

[dahrk-nis] / ˈdɑrk nɪs /




NOUN
lack of awareness
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You’re not a true sports parent until you’ve woken up in the darkness to the magical patter of rain, and felt a joy you haven’t felt since your young athlete was born.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

After her death, he received a note from another teen who said she’d shown him kindness in a moment of darkness, which he credited with saving his life.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

She packed up her two worn decks of tarot cards, some small carved stone figurines and headed for home before the darkness swallowed Old Havana again.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

And while the movie’s legacy looks a little more macabre now, Panettiere and Trachtenberg’s glimmering performances are enough to push through the darkness.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

Fin-Kedinn got up, crossed his arms over his chest, and stood staring out into the darkness.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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