total darkness

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As a young postdoctoral scientist, he joined pioneering expeditions and descended more than a mile below the ocean surface in the submersible Alvin, where he observed thriving ecosystems in total darkness.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The man in his 30s in Tehran who reported "total darkness" overnight said: "The electricity went out and I had no idea what was happening".

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Even the internal control board is covered, plunging the craft's occupants 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

When Beatrice closed the door, they were in total darkness; Roy couldn’t see his own fingers in front of his face.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen