darken

Example Sentences

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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

"It was a matter of arriving on location and seeing the sun go down to get into position to wait for the sky to darken."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

What might darken your rosy view of markets?

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

But Zach’s struggles have helped darken Conn’s views on the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

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

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine