shadowy
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The drama is thought to be an homage to the film noir style - a hallmark in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s, with its shadowy looks and gritty plots.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
It’ll introduce us to two shadowy figures in the industry: Hank Molt and Tommy Crutchfield, whose rivalry over supplying rare species to U.S. zoos changed the reptile world.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
With street lights off, residents walked home through shadowy neighbourhoods while cinemas that usually buzz with late screenings stayed dark.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Instead, she has to take a shadowy job as an “independent contractor.”
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
There just might be some of Cluny’s rats lying in ambush for any creature that ventured into the shadowy fringes of Mossflower.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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