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in the dark

ADVERB
without knowledge
Synonyms


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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

Though Williamson’s guilty plea may seem like an ending to the saga, it shouldn’t be, because there’s still a lot lurking in the dark corners of this deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

They stayed underground during the day, and Kovalskiy didn’t have the right optical sights to shoot in the dark.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The father-son duo has also done a night time ascent of Yr Wyddfa to practise finding their way in the dark.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

They’d be in the cafetorium in the dark with the wind roaring outside, but safe, uninjured, with their bellies full from raiding the coolers and vending machines.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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