in the dark

Example Sentences

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That risks leaving the public more in the dark at a time when inflation and borrowing costs both are concerns, and there’s anxiety around artificial intelligence and the economy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

The public was left in the dark about the agency’s conduct.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

A cooperating witness — whose name was withheld in court filings — testified that members from multiple cliques gathered in a parking area before walking up a dirt path in the dark.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

That doesn’t explain why the CDC seemed to be largely in the dark about the current Ebola outbreak until recently, although it’s the fourth largest on record.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

She had a feeling Alex mightn’t be very good at rock climbing in the dark.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr