in the dark

Example Sentences

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Barker has no interest in shining some light on Nikki when keeping his woebegone protagonist in the dark is scarier.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

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

County firefighting commanders’ decision-making during the Eaton fire and concluded evacuation alerts were handled properly, even as residents say they were left in the dark.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I’d run home in the dark, dripping wet and freezing.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin