total darkness
Example Sentences
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The best part: using these lights means you’ll be in bed by 6 p.m, ready for an evening of total darkness and forced rest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
"I was in total darkness last night," one man in his 30s from Tehran said, while others reported temporary blackouts or power fluctuations.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
As the sub dropped below 200 metres, the last traces of light disappeared, and indigo faded into total darkness.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Some parts of the country have been left in total darkness for days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 2025
The enchantments they had cast around themselves ought to be sufficient, in the near total darkness, to shield them from the notice of Muggles and normal witches and wizards.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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