darkness
Example Sentences
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A California-based startup called Reflect Orbital says that reflecting sunshine on places during times of darkness could charge up solar panels, grow crops and replace urban lighting.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
“It doesn’t matter what party governs,” a neighbor told her as they stood around on the sidewalk, escaping the darkness of their homes as the blackout stretched on.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
The Crab Pulsar stands apart with sharply defined stripes separated by complete darkness.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
“You’ve got to go through the darkness before you get to the light,” Coach Martins said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
At its foot, guarded by a solitary yew tree, was a cavern of darkness like a silent scream: a gaping stone mouth.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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