pall
Example Sentences
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But a dark pall seemed to hang over this space.
From BBC
Still, as the years progressed, cynicism seemed to cast a pall over Superman.
Regardless of how enjoyable Glaser was, the pall hanging over the award show and the country was palpable.
From Salon
With the district attorney investigating, a pall has been cast over the entire settlement.
From Los Angeles Times
The Australia killings cast a pall over holiday celebrations in Pacific Palisades, where the Jewish community gathered for the first Hanukkah celebrations since the January wildfires.
From Los Angeles Times
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