in the dark

Example Sentences

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"Compared with plants grown in the dark, the epidermal and inner tissues of plants grown in the light are more tightly bound together," Professor Soga said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

But manufacturers are not required to completely disclose what disposable diapers are made of, leaving parents in the dark.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

It's called a dark factory because it's fully automated and can - theoretically - operate in the dark without any human presence.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“You’re just really in the dark reaching for analogues in the international setting, which is probably the best you can do,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The walls of both were gleaming with a strange white-blue fungus that shone in the dark.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda