darken

Example Sentences

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But uncertainty about the course of the war and higher prices at gas stations have continued to darken consumers’ mood in the weeks since, said Joanne Hsu, the survey’s director.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Their mood tends to darken considerably, leading them to be more likely to sell their stock holdings and less likely to buy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

What might darken your rosy view of markets?

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Local news that would darken his doorstep: He knew people involved in the USC cheating scandal.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2025

Bree and I coat her limbs with bei powder and darken her skin.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton