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

Having her there in the dark was a comfort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

I remember lying there in the dark, tears in my eyes, as my heart sank.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold