overcloud

Example Sentences

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To imagine how and why their home had ripped in two might just overcloud me with despair.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2018

But his plans were rendered abortive by the strange malady which about that time began to overcloud his splendid genius.

From Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron

The atmosphere has changed from dark and sullen to hopeful, and I am sure your Lordships will allow me to be equally confident that nothing will be done at Westminster to overcloud that promising sky.

From Indian speeches (1907-1909) by Morley, John

But his fear of Edna's displeasure, though it might overcloud, could not prohibit his performance of a task he thought ought to be done.

From The Mystery of Murray Davenport A Story of New York at the Present Day by Stephens, Robert Neilson

No such design His heart conceives, or hope; nor let a dread So vain the mind of any overcloud 380 Who banquets here, since it dishonours me.

From The Odyssey of Homer by Cowper, William