murk

Example Sentences

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Through the murk, China’s interest in the war is important and complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Nine Inch Nails thrive in the murk of base human instinct and tech-driven dread.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

Holmes’ willingness to stare into the murk to pull out the truth makes him an uncommon hero and an effective instrument of justice, rare and necessary qualities in a society corrupted by fear.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

The murk and mizzle kept the players off for almost three hours, though the break did little to stall England's momentum.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2024

They moved slowly through the green and oily murk.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi