dusky
Example Sentences
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I squinted in the dusky light, trying to see if they were wearing uniforms, but it was impossible to tell.
From Literature
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As they alway do, Dean's band play completely live - no samples, no backing tracks, no programmed beats - perfectly complementing the dusky glow of her voice.
From BBC
Smoking in a raffish suit like a film noir baddie with a shock of red hair ready to torch the world, Noble’s Richard employs a dusky, ironic voice to flaying effect.
From Los Angeles Times
"The food in Malaysia was really nice and I got to see these monkeys; they're called dusky leaf monkeys. They're so cheeky – they once stole my banana," he said.
From BBC
A lopsided moon popped up in the dusky sky, but it didn’t shed light on any Wonders.
From Literature
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