darkens

Example Sentences

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Hally’s mood darkens as soon as he learns from Sam that his mother is bringing his dad home from the hospital.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It means the vicious circle tightens and darkens.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Space weathering, caused by solar wind particles, micrometeorite impacts, and cosmic radiation, slowly darkens exposed material.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Carvana’s fundamentals, however, remain unchanged even as the industry backdrop darkens, Wedbush said.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

The room darkens, as if under the gloom of what I just said.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth