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in the dark

ADVERB
without knowledge
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The public was left in the dark about the agency’s conduct.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Fans were left in the dark about what they might cost or how many would be available to them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

They were kept in the dark about the entire investigation, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"And, of course, the key to solving a problem is to understand why it's gone wrong. Otherwise, you're just fumbling in the dark."

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

He’d been alone in the dark, surrounded by shadows and whispers.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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