total darkness

Example Sentences

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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

However, this technique doesn't work during the total darkness of martian winter when the Sun doesn't rise over the north pole.

From Science Daily • Oct. 19, 2025

In total darkness, Mr Raul stood amid fruit bats emerging from a historical ruin, using focus and flash to capture the moment.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

I turned off my lights and stood in total darkness, feeling a bath of sweat trickle down my chest, hearing the thump of my heart and the swish of blood in my head.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston