darken

Example Sentences

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Both light sources darken skin through the same biological process: UV rays change the structure and chemical profile of DNA in the skin, which then produces more melanin in order to prevent further damage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"They also darken the layer by adding iron and carbon, making the regolith's properties more consistent with the observations."

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

But uncertainty about the course of the war and higher prices at gas stations have continued to darken consumers’ mood in the weeks since, said Joanne Hsu, the survey’s director.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Their mood tends to darken considerably, leading them to be more likely to sell their stock holdings and less likely to buy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

When the orchestra finished, we sat together on the bench and watched the sky darken slowly.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine