pall
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
That cast a pall over the cybersecurity sector: Palo Alto and CrowdStrike fell 3.2% and 3.9%, respectively.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
“Today’s figures may ultimately prove to be of little more than historical interest, given the pall cast over the global economy in recent weeks by the Iran conflict,” said Michael Gordon, senior economist at Westpac.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
The merger with Paramount, which the companies aim to close by the end of September, has cast a pall over Warner Bros., making its box-office success this year bittersweet.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
But a dark pall seemed to hang over this space.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
And as the Captains gazed south to the Land of Mordor, it seemed to them that, black against the pall of cloud, there rose a huge shape of shadow, impenetrable, lightning-crowned, filling all the sky.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
Vocabulary lists containing pall
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Uncanny, Creepy, or Downright Scary: Words For Halloween
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Lord of the Flies
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
